Pork Free Whole Grain Honey Oat Sandwich Bread
There is something deeply satisfying about pulling a golden, hearty loaf from the oven, and this whole grain sandwich bread delivers that moment every single time. Honey adds a gentle sweetness that plays beautifully against the nutty depth of whole wheat flour and rolled oats, giving every slice real flavor and substance. The dough comes together with just a handful of pantry staples — whole wheat flour, oats, olive oil, yeast, and honey — so there is nothing hidden or complicated to worry about. Every ingredient is straightforwardly plant-based and grain-forward, making it a naturally clean choice for anyone avoiding pork or pork-derived additives that sometimes sneak into commercial breads. The double rise builds structure and a tender, chewy crumb that holds up beautifully to sandwiches, toast, or a generous smear of butter. Letting the loaf cool fully before slicing is the one step worth being patient about — it makes the difference between a clean, even slice and a gummy mess. Once you have a homemade loaf this good on the counter, it is genuinely hard to go back to the store-bought version.
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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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