3/4 cup honey
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup butter
2 eggs
2 1/2  cups all purpose flour
1 cup quick cooking oats plus 2 tbsp. for top
1 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. ground cinnamon

Heat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9″ x 5″ loaf pan. Place butter, water and honey in a large bowl.  Beat well.  Beat in eggs.

In a medium bowl, combine the flour, one cup of oats (reserving the 2 tablespoons for the top), baking soda, baking powder and cinnamon.  Mix well and add to the butter, honey, egg mixture. Beat at high speed for 3 to 4 minutes. Spread evenly in prepared loaf pan.  Sprinkle top with the 2 tablespoons of oats.

Bake at 350°F for 45 to 50 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center of bread comes out clean. Remove from oven and loosen sides of bread with a sharp knife. 

Let cool in pan on rack for 10 minutes. Remove from pan and let cool completely.  Enjoy!

Makes one 9″ x 5″ loaf.

Submitted by: Cleanfreshcuisine