Vegan Classic Oat Bread

Total time2 hr 50 min

Prep time25 min

Cook time40 min

Rolled oats give this loaf its rustic base and that hearty, scattered topping, while a simple yeasted dough builds slowly into something soft, tender, and satisfying to pull apart. The process is classic bread-baking: proof the yeast until foamy, let the dough rise until pillowy, then shape it into a log and give it a second rise right in the pan. What comes out of the oven is a deep-golden, domed loaf with a hollow-sounding crust and a tender, slightly chewy crumb underneath. It slices beautifully once cooled, whether you're going for toast, sandwiches, or just a warm slab with your favorite spread. This one's a genuinely satisfying addition to a plant-based bread rotation, and it smells incredible while it bakes.

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Ingredients

12 servings

1 cup rolled oats
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1.250 cup water
2 tbsp unsalted butter
Chef's tip
Use a stick or block-style dairy-free butter - not a soft tub spread - and swap one-for-one.
2 tbsp honey
Chef's tip
Use the same amount. Maple syrup is a little thinner and less sticky than 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
Chef's tip
Use a stick or block-style dairy-free butter - not a soft tub spread - and swap one-for-one.
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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