Gelatin 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 built on a short, honest ingredient list — rolled oats, flour, butter, honey, and yeast — so you know exactly what is going into every slice. Many store-bought breads and even some artisan loaves sneak in gelatin as a dough conditioner or to extend shelf life, which makes label-reading a constant chore. Baking your own sidesteps all of that entirely, and the result is genuinely better anyway. The oats are soaked in boiling water before the dough comes together, which gives the finished loaf a tender, slightly chewy crumb and a subtle sweetness from the honey. A brush of melted butter and a scatter of rolled oats on top before baking creates a golden, slightly crisp crust that looks bakery-worthy without any fuss. Let it cool before slicing — if you can manage it — and you will have a loaf that is just as good plain as it is piled high with your favorite toppings.

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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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