Nightshade 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. The rolled oats give the crumb a subtle chewiness and a gentle nuttiness that sets it apart from a plain white sandwich loaf. For anyone navigating a nightshade-free lifestyle, bread can actually be one of the easier wins — no hidden tomato powders, no paprika-laced spice blends, just wholesome ingredients you can read at a glance. Honey adds a quiet sweetness, butter keeps the crumb tender, and a simple yeast rise does all the heavy lifting for flavor. The finishing touch of melted butter and a scatter of oats on top gives the crust a bakery-worthy look with almost zero extra effort. Let it cool the full thirty minutes before slicing — it's hard to wait, but the texture is worth it.
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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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