Description
This Honey Oat Bread is a triumph over yeast, featuring a dense, chewy crumb with oats throughout and a lightly craggy crust.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups (12 oz.) boiling water
- 1 cup (8 oz.) rolled or steel-cut oats
- 1/2 cup (4 oz.) honey
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp kosher salt
- 1 tbsp active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup (2 oz.) warm water (110°F / 45°C)
- 4-6 cups (17-25 oz.) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup (2 oz.) dry milk powder
- 1/4 cup (2 oz.) vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup (2 oz.) additional honey
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, honey, butter, and salt. Pour the boiling water over the mixture and stir to combine. Set aside to cool to room temperature.
- In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm water and let it sit for about 5 minutes until foamy.
- Once the oat mixture has cooled, add the yeast mixture, 4 cups of flour, dry milk powder, vegetable oil, and additional honey. Stir until a sticky dough forms.
- Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes, adding more flour as needed, until the dough is smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
- Punch down the dough and divide it into two equal pieces. Shape each piece into a loaf and place in greased loaf pans.
- Cover the pans and let the loaves rise again until doubled, about 45 minutes.
- Place the loaves in a cold oven. Set the oven to 400°F and bake for 15 minutes. Reduce the temperature to 350°F and bake for an additional 30 minutes, or until the loaves are golden brown and sound hollow when tapped.
- Remove from the oven and brush the tops with beaten egg for a shiny finish. Let cool on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
- For best results, ensure your water is at the correct temperature for activating the yeast.
- If you’re unsure about the baking instructions, remember to start with a cold oven.
- This bread is delicious with butter and jam.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 10