Artificial Flavors Free Classic Oat Bread
There is something deeply satisfying about a loaf of bread made entirely from ingredients you can see and name. Rolled oats, real butter, honey, flour, yeast — every single component here is exactly what it says it is, with no synthetic flavoring agents hiding anywhere in the list. That matters more than you might think, because store-bought breads are notorious for slipping in artificial flavors to mimic that "fresh-baked" quality you're actually getting for real right here. The oats are soaked in boiling water before the dough even comes together, which gives the finished loaf a subtly nutty, hearty depth that no lab-made flavoring could replicate. A honey-and-butter finish keeps the crumb tender and just barely sweet, while the oat topping adds a rustic, toasty crown straight from the oven. After a proper rise and a long, golden bake, this loaf thumps hollow and smells absolutely incredible — no artificial anything required to make that happen. Let it cool before you slice it, if you can manage the patience.
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12 servings
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1.250 cup water
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 ½ tsp fine salt
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 standard packet)
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, plus more for kneading
For finishing
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter, melted, for brushing
- 2 tbsp rolled oats, for topping
Instructions
- 1
Combine 1 cup rolled oats, the boiling water, 2 tbsp butter, honey, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Stir until the butter melts, then let the mixture stand until cooled to lukewarm, about 20 minutes.
- 2
Sprinkle the yeast over the 1/4 cup warm water in a small bowl and let it stand until foamy, about 5 minutes.
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