Citrus Free Classic Oat Bread

Total time2 hr 50 min

Prep time25 min

Cook time40 min

4.5

(14)

There is something deeply satisfying about a homemade loaf that fills the kitchen with the warm, nutty scent of toasted oats as it bakes. This bread is hearty and tender at once, with a golden crust brushed in melted butter and a generous scatter of rolled oats on top that makes every slice look as good as it tastes. For anyone navigating a citrus-free lifestyle, store-bought breads can be a quiet minefield — some contain citric acid as a preservative or flavor enhancer, and labels aren't always easy to parse. This recipe keeps things refreshingly straightforward: oats, flour, honey, butter, yeast, and salt — nothing hidden, nothing unnecessary. The oats are soaked in boiling water before the dough comes together, which gives the finished loaf a soft, slightly chewy crumb that holds up beautifully for sandwiches or thick-cut toast. A two-stage rise builds real flavor and structure, so the effort is mostly just patience. Slice it warm with a little extra butter, and it's hard to believe something this good came from such a simple ingredient list.

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Ingredients

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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