
There is something deeply satisfying about pulling a golden, hearty loaf from the oven, and this whole grain sandwich bread delivers that feeling every single time. The combination of whole wheat flour, rolled oats, and a touch of honey gives each slice a subtly sweet, nutty flavor that store-bought bread simply cannot replicate. Speaking of store-bought — many commercial breads and dairy-based additives sneak carrageenan into their ingredient lists as a thickener or stabilizer, making the label-reading process exhausting. This recipe sidesteps all of that entirely, built from a short, clean list of pantry staples like olive oil, sea salt, and active dry yeast with zero need for any processed additives. The two-rise method develops a beautifully open crumb that holds up to thick sandwich fillings without falling apart, while the oat topping adds a rustic, bakery-worthy finish. Letting the loaf cool fully before slicing is the hardest part, but it makes all the difference for clean, even slices that toast up perfectly the next morning.
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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.
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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