Add honey to the water. Warm (~95°F, 35°C). Stir (This makes it easy to pour).
Place yeast in mixing bowl. Add water/honey.
Melt butter.
Combine all of the ingredients, and mix until cohesive.
Cling wrap the bowl.
Rest the dough 20 minutes, to give the oats a chance to absorb some of the liquid.
Knead
Knead 8-10 minutes to a smooth, soft, elastic dough.
Cling wrap.
Ferment 1 to 1½ hours, until it's risen noticeably. It may not double in bulk. Ripe Test
Form
Punch down and shape into a log. Place the log in a lightly greased pan, pressing it gently to flatten.
Pullman: Place the lid on the pan (or cover with plastic wrap, for a better view), and let the dough rise until it's about 1" from the top of the lid. Remove the plastic, slide the pan's lid completely closed.
Pullman: Bake 30 minutes.Remove the lid.Bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until a thermometer inserted into the center registers at least 190°F (88°C).
Loaf Pan: Bake 40 minutes or until a thermometer inserted into the center registers at least 190°F (88°C).
Cool on a wire rack.
Variations
Several people have suggested:
* Add honey to the water. Warm (~95°F, 35°C). Stir (This makes it easy to pour). * Add oats and yeast, stir and let sit for 10 minutes for the oats to soak up the water. * Add the flour, salt and butter then knead.
Recipe by On Bread Alone at https://onbreadalone.com/recipes/honey-oat-pain-de-mie/