Artificial Flavors Free Whole Grain Honey Oat Sandwich Bread
There is something deeply satisfying about a loaf of bread made entirely from ingredients you can name and recognize. This hearty sandwich bread gets its subtle sweetness from real honey and its wholesome chew from whole wheat flour and rolled oats — no flavor packets, no additives, nothing you'd need to squint at on a label. For anyone trying to avoid artificial flavors, store-bought bread can be a minefield of "natural and artificial flavor" fine print, but this recipe sidesteps all of that with a short, clean ingredient list. The olive oil keeps the crumb tender while the oats add a rustic texture that makes every slice feel substantial. A double rise gives the loaf that beautiful crown above the pan and a deep golden crust that smells incredible coming out of the oven. Let it cool properly before slicing and you'll be rewarded with a soft, even crumb that holds up beautifully to sandwiches, toast, or just a generous smear of butter.
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12 servings
For the dough
- 1 cup warm water (105–110°f / 40–43°c)
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 standard packet)
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- ¾ cup rolled oats
- ½ cup all-purpose flour, plus more for kneading
- 1 ½ tsp fine sea salt
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
For topping
- 1 tbsp rolled oats, for topping (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the warm water, yeast, and honey in the bowl of a stand mixer (or a large mixing bowl). Stir briefly and let stand for 5–8 minutes, until the surface is foamy and the mixture smells yeasty.
- 2
Add the whole wheat flour, rolled oats, all-purpose flour, salt, and olive oil to the yeast mixture. Mix with the dough hook on low speed (or stir with a wooden spoon) until a shaggy dough forms, about 2 minutes.
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