Honey Oat Bread - a soft and tender bread with oats and sweet honey. This is an easy no-knead bread that is great for toast, sandwiches, or even with soup for dinner.
Sprinkle the yeast over the water, and let set for 10 minutes until frothy.
In a large bowl mix together the oats, honey, oil and salt, and the water. Stir in enough of the flour to form a soft dough (I started with 4 ½ cups and went from there).
Coat a large bowl with non-stick spray. Transfer dough the bowl and turn it over to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and then a kitchen towel. Let rise for about 1 hour, or until doubled in volume.
Punch the dough down, and shape into 2 loaves. I just free formed 2 loaves on a baking sheet. But you could use loaf pans if you wanted. Cover and let rise for 20 minutes.
Beat together egg want water. Brush over the loaves and sprinkle with the additional oats.
Bake at 350 for 35-40 minutes. When you knock on the bottom of the bread and it sounds hollow, it is done.