Sesame 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 soft and hearty with a beautifully golden crust, and those extra oats scattered on top give it a rustic, bakery-worthy finish. For anyone navigating sesame concerns, store-bought breads can be a minefield — sesame seeds and tahini have a way of showing up in unexpected places, and shared production lines make even plain-looking loaves risky. Making this one from scratch means you control every single ingredient, and the list here is refreshingly simple: oats, flour, butter, honey, yeast, and salt. The oats are soaked in boiling water before the dough comes together, which gives the finished loaf a tender, slightly chewy crumb that sets it apart from a standard white sandwich bread. A honey-kissed sweetness balances the mild earthiness of the oats, making every slice genuinely craveable whether you're toasting it for breakfast or building a sandwich at lunch. Let it cool properly before slicing and you'll be rewarded with clean, even pieces that hold up beautifully.

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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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