Get ready to bake a loaf of old-fashioned oatmeal bread that’s straight from the heart of grandma’s kitchen! This wholesome, slightly sweet bread, inspired by a 60+ year-old recipe from our talented North Dakota neighbor, is bursting with oats and molasses flavor. Perfect for toast, sandwiches, or cozy soup nights, this old-fashioned oatmeal bread is easy to make and oh-so-comforting. In this step-by-step video, I’ll guide you through mixing the oat base, kneading the dough, and baking a golden loaf with a perfect crumb. Plus, I’ll share pro tips for checking the rise, shaping, and storing your bread to keep it fresh!
Recipe Highlights:
Hearty oats and molasses for a nostalgic, homemade taste
Soft, tender crumb with a rustic oat-topped crust
Easily make one loaf or two (double batch uses a standard yeast packet!)
Ingredients for 1 Loaf (8 ½ x 4 ½-inch loaf pan):
1 cup (80 g) quick-cooking oats
1 cup (240 g) boiling water
2 Tbsp (25 g) brown sugar, packed
8 tsp (56 g) molasses (2 Tbsp + 2 tsp)
1 ½ tsp (7 g) salted butter
1 ½ tsp (9 g) salt
½ cup (120 g) warm water (90–110°F)
1 ⅛ tsp (3.5 g) active dry yeast
2 ¾ to 3 ⅛ cups (330–375 g) unbleached all-purpose flour
Ingredients for 2 Loaves (two 8 ½ x 4 ½-inch loaf pans):
2 cups (160 g) quick-cooking oats
2 cups (480 g) boiling water
¼ cup (50 g) brown sugar, packed
⅓ cup (113 g) molasses
1 Tbsp (14 g) salted butter
1 Tbsp (18 g) salt
1 cup (240 g) warm water (90–110°F)
2 ¼ tsp (7 g) active dry yeast (1 standard packet)
5 ½ to 6 ¼ cups (660–750 g) unbleached all-purpose flour
Top Tips from the Video:
Use a kitchen scale for precise flour measurements (120 g per cup) to avoid dense loaves.
Try my homemade pan release (equal parts avocado oil, flour, and butter) for a no-stick loaf!
Freeze slices for fresh-baked flavor anytime—perfect for meal prep!
Ready to bake this old-fashioned oatmeal bread? Hit play, grab your mixing bowl, and let’s create a loaf that’s as heartwarming as it is delicious! Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share your baking photos in the comments—I’d love to see your loaves!
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Be sure to check the blog for the full printable recipe, detailed instructions, and tips: https://riseandbakewithjulie.com/grandmas-old-fashioned-oatmeal-bread/