Coconut Free Classic Oat Bread
There is something deeply satisfying about pulling a golden, oat-topped loaf out of the oven, and this one delivers that moment every single time. Rolled oats are soaked in boiling water right at the start, which gives the finished bread a subtly hearty flavor and a wonderfully tender, moist crumb that store-bought sandwich loaves just can't match. Honey and butter round out the dough with a gentle richness, while a final brush of melted butter before baking gives the crust that gorgeous, deep golden color. The whole process is straightforward — a single rise, a simple shape, and into the pan — so even if you don't bake bread often, this one is very approachable. Every ingredient here is naturally free of coconut in any form, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or swap anything out. Let it cool on the rack before slicing (as hard as that is) and you'll be rewarded with clean, even slices that are perfect for toast, sandwiches, or just eaten warm with a little extra butter.
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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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