Artificial Food Coloring Free Classic Oat Bread
There is something deeply satisfying about a homemade loaf built from ingredients you can actually read and recognize. Rolled oats, real butter, honey, flour, yeast — every component here is straightforward and naturally free of the synthetic dyes that sneak into so many packaged breads and store-bought mixes. The oats get soaked in boiling water before the dough even comes together, which gives the finished loaf a tender, slightly chewy crumb and a subtle nuttiness that plain white bread just can't match. A brush of melted butter and a scatter of extra oats on top create a gorgeous, golden crust that looks bakery-worthy without any artificial color doing the heavy lifting. The dough rises twice, so you get a beautifully structured loaf that crowns high above the pan and sounds hollow when you tap it — the classic sign it's done right. Let it cool before slicing if you can manage the patience, then enjoy it knowing exactly what went into every bite.
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12 servings
- 1 cup rolled oats
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- 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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