Xanthan Gum Free Classic Oat Bread

Total time2 hr 50 min

Prep time25 min

Cook time40 min

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 gets its hearty character from rolled oats soaked in boiling water, which keeps the crumb tender and moist without relying on any gums or additives whatsoever. The ingredient list is refreshingly short — just pantry staples like all-purpose flour, honey, butter, yeast, and salt — so you know exactly what's going into every slice. Because the structure here comes entirely from gluten development and a proper rise, there's no need for xanthan gum or any binding agent to hold things together. A brush of melted butter and a scatter of rolled oats on top give the finished loaf a gorgeous, bakery-worthy crust that's golden and slightly crisp. It slices beautifully once cooled, making it ideal for sandwiches, toast, or simply eating warm with a generous smear of butter.

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Ingredients

12 servings

1 cup rolled oats
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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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