Tree Nut Free Classic Oat Bread

Total time2 hr 50 min

Prep time25 min

Cook time40 min

4.5

(14)

There is something deeply satisfying about pulling a golden, oat-topped loaf out of the oven, and this classic recipe delivers exactly that kind of homemade magic. The 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. Honey and butter round out the dough with just a touch of richness, while a final brush of melted butter and a scatter of oats on top make the crust look as good as it tastes. Store-bought breads can be a minefield when you're avoiding tree nuts, with shared facilities and vague labeling making even a simple sandwich loaf feel risky — baking your own removes all of that guesswork entirely. Every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to source, so you know exactly what's going into every slice. The two-rise process is well worth the patience, rewarding you with a loaf that sounds hollow when tapped and slices cleanly once cooled. Whether you're toasting it for breakfast or building a hearty sandwich, this bread is the kind of reliable, from-scratch staple that earns a permanent spot in your weekly rotation.

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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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