Tree Nut 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 honey oat 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 depth that store-bought sandwich bread simply cannot match. Every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to source — warm water, yeast, olive oil, oats — so there is no need to scrutinize labels for hidden tree nut oils or shared-facility warnings that can make packaged breads so frustrating to buy. The dough comes together with a stand mixer or just your hands, rising twice to develop a soft, chewy crumb with a beautifully domed crust. That optional oat topping pressed gently onto the surface before baking adds a rustic, bakery-style finish that looks far more impressive than the effort involved. Let it cool the full thirty minutes before slicing — the wait is genuinely worth it, and the reward is a loaf that makes even a simple turkey sandwich feel like something special.
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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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