A delightful and wholesome bread recipe perfect for any occasion, made effortlessly in a bread machine.
Add the warm water, honey, and salt to the bread machine pan.
Ensure the water is warm but not hot to activate the yeast properly.
Sprinkle the rolled oats over the liquid mixture.
Distribute the oats evenly for consistent mixing.
Add the bread flour and brown sugar to the pan.
Layer the flour to cover the liquid completely, creating a barrier for the yeast.
Make a small well in the flour and add the yeast.
Avoid direct contact between the yeast and liquid before mixing begins.
Set the bread machine to the basic bread setting with a light or medium crust.
Refer to your bread machine manual for specific instructions.
Monitor the dough during the initial mixing phase and adjust with a little water or flour if needed.
The dough should form a smooth, elastic ball without sticking excessively.
Allow the bread machine to complete the cycle, then remove the bread and let it cool on a wire rack.
Cooling the bread on a rack prevents a soggy bottom crust.
Slice and serve the bread as desired.
Use a serrated knife for clean slices.