Artificial Flavors Free Honey Oat Bread
There is something deeply satisfying about a homemade loaf built from nothing but honest, recognizable ingredients — rolled oats, whole wheat flour, honey, olive oil, and a packet of yeast. Store-bought breads are notorious for hiding synthetic flavor enhancers and artificial additives behind vague label language, so baking your own is one of the most straightforward ways to take back control of what goes into every slice. The honey lends a gentle natural sweetness while the oats give the crumb a hearty, slightly chewy texture that holds up beautifully for sandwiches or thick-cut toast. A long knead and two proper rises develop real flavor the old-fashioned way — no shortcuts, no chemical assistance needed. The whole wheat flour adds depth and a subtle nuttiness that pairs perfectly with the golden, oat-scattered crust. Once you pull this loaf from the oven and let it cool just long enough to slice cleanly, you will have a hard time going back to anything wrapped in plastic from the bread aisle.
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12 servings
For the bread
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1.250 cup water
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp fine sea salt
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 standard packet)
- 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour, plus more for kneading
- 1 tbsp rolled oats, for topping (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine 1 cup rolled oats, boiling water, honey, olive oil, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Stir to mix, then let stand for 20 minutes until the oats have absorbed the water and the mixture has cooled to lukewarm (below 110°F / 43°C).
- 2
In a medium bowl, stir the yeast into the warm water (105–110°F / 40–43°C) and let stand for 5–10 minutes until foamy and fragrant.
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