Brazil Nut Free Classic Oat Bread

Total time2 hr 50 min

Prep time25 min

Cook time40 min

There is something deeply satisfying about pulling a golden, oat-topped loaf out of the oven and knowing exactly what went into it. This bread gets its hearty character from rolled oats soaked in boiling water, which keeps the crumb tender and gives every slice a subtle, nutty warmth without a single nut in sight. The ingredient list is refreshingly short — just pantry staples like all-purpose flour, honey, butter, and yeast — so there is no need to scrutinize labels or worry about unexpected additions. The dough comes together beautifully whether you use a stand mixer or go old-school and work it by hand, and that long first rise rewards your patience with incredible flavor and lift. A brush of melted butter and a scatter of oats across the top before baking gives the finished loaf a bakery-worthy look and a lightly crisp crust. Once it cools and you cut that first slice, you will understand why homemade bread is worth every minute of the process.

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Ingredients

12 servings

1 cup rolled oats
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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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