Oatmeal molasses bread

Oatmeal molasses bread is a yeast bread that is slightly sweet and hearty from the molasses and oats. It makes delicious toast or sandwiches. 

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Homemade bread is a special treat. Bread takes time to make, whether it is the mixing, or the time it takes to rise, or even the baking and waiting to cool. It's not something I do all of the time. 

However, when I do make a homemade loaf of bread, I always feel a sense of pride and accomplishment. Just a few simple ingredients turned into something amazing. 

This loaf of bread is a sandwich loaf that has oats in it. Oats give bread a heartier texture. This loaf is also made with molasses for a touch of sweetness and a darker color. 

I like to use this bread for breakfast with eggs either toasted with just butter or topped with some jam as well. I think the flavor and texture of this loaf of bread makes it great for a ham or turkey sandwich. 

And, of course, it is perfect for a peanut butter (or any other nut butter or sun butter) and jelly (or jam) sandwich as well. Since I can a lot of jams each year, I'm always trying to use them up! 

When I make homemade bread, I store it in one of these reusable bread bags. They are helpful for keeping the bread fresh as homemade bread does not last as long as store bought due to not having preservatives. 

Even with the bag, I find homemade bread lasts about 3 days, and is best as toast by day 2 or 3. Some people will freeze bread, but I've personally never loved how frozen bread thaws. 

I've been making so much sourdough bread and other sourdough baked goods, especially over the past year, but I still like to do yeast baking, too. Sometimes it's just easier and takes less time and planning. 

Bread baking is a skill I've been working on a lot. I'm definitely not perfect! I am trying and learning all the time to get better. 

So, the loaves may not look exactly like a bakery, but that is okay for a home cook or home baker who is learning skills for themselves and their families. 

Give this oatmeal molasses bread a try sometime when you are looking for a sandwich bread recipe that has a touch of sweetness and a hearty flavor.  

Yield: 1 loaf

Author: Amy B (Savory Moments)

Oatmeal Molasses Bread

Oatmeal molasses bread is a yeast bread that is slightly sweet and hearty from the molasses and oats. It makes delicious toast or sandwiches. 

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup packed old-fashioned rolled oats, plus 1 tablespoon, divided
• 3/4 cup boiling water
• 1 cup warm water
• 1 envelope (2-1/4 teaspoons) dry active yeast
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided, with 2 tablespoons at room temperature, plus more for greasing
• 6 tablespoons unsulfured molasses
• 1-1/4 teaspoons salt
• about 4 cups all-purpose flour

Instructions

1. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, stir the 1/2 cup oats with the 3/4 cup boiling water. Let sit for 30 minutes. When 20 minutes are up, place the cup of warm water into a bowl or 2-cup glass measuring cup along with the yeast. Stir and let sit for 10 minutes.
2. Mix the 2 tablespoons room temperature butter, the molasses, and the salt into the oat mixture until well-combined. Turn the mixer on medium and begin adding the flour 1/2 cup at a time until a medium-soft dough forms. Turn the dough onto a well-floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes, adding more flour if too sticky. Form into a ball.
3. Butter a large bowl and put the dough in. Cover with plastic wrap and then a kitchen towel. Let rise for one hour.
4. Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan. Punch down the dough and knead again on a well-floured surface for about 3 minutes. Form into an 8-inch loaf. Place into the loaf pan and cover again with plastic wrap and towel.
5. Let rise for another 45 minutes. While it rises, preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
6. Bake for 10 minutes, then reduce to 350 degrees and continue to bake for another 25 minutes. Melt the remaining tablespoon of butter. Remove the loaf and brush on the butter and sprinkle with one tablespoon of oats.
7. Bake for another 12-15 minutes, until the loaf is deeply golden and sounds hollow when tapped.
8. Let cool in the pan for 15 minutes and then remove. Let cool completely before slicing.

I hope you give this oatmeal molasses bread a try! Let me know in the comments below.

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This post was originally published in 2018 and has been updated in 2026 with a recipe card, new text, and more to improve reader experience.   

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