Cinnamon Free Whole Grain Honey Oat Sandwich Bread
Warm, hearty, and deeply satisfying, this whole grain sandwich loaf is the kind of bread that makes you want to clear your schedule and just bake. Honey brings a gentle natural sweetness, rolled oats add a subtle chewiness and rustic texture, and whole wheat flour gives every slice real substance — the kind that actually holds up to a loaded sandwich. The ingredient list is refreshingly straightforward: water, yeast, honey, oats, flour, olive oil, and salt. No spice blends, no flavor extracts, no hidden seasonings — just clean, simple pantry staples that are easy to verify at a glance. For anyone navigating a sensitivity to cinnamon, that kind of transparency is genuinely rare in store-bought breads, where "natural flavors" and spice blends can make label-reading feel like detective work. The two-rise process takes a little patience, but the result is a beautifully domed loaf with a golden crust and a soft, sliceable crumb that's worth every minute of the wait. Toast it, stack it, or eat it warm with a drizzle of extra honey — this one earns a permanent spot in your weekly rotation.
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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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