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Everyday oatmeal bread

A soft sandwich loaf with oats and honey, designed for a first yeasted loaf.

Based on King Arthur Test Kitchen’s King Arthur Baking recipe ↗

Time
3 hours 30 minutes
Makes
One loaf
Oven, conventional
190°C / 375°F

Before you begin

Read the whole recipe, then get these ready.

  • 23 × 13 cm loaf tin
  • Mixing bowl
  • Kitchen scale
  • Wire rack

Let the loaf cool before cutting; the crumb is still setting while it is hot.

Ingredients

Original recipe weights. Small quantities stay in measuring spoons; eggs stay as counts. 1 kg = 1,000 g.

Let’s bake

  1. 1

    Soak oats in warm water for 10 minutes. Stir in honey, yeast, butter, salt and flour to make a soft dough.

  2. 2

    Knead until smooth, cover and rise until doubled, about 1½ hours.

  3. 3

    Shape into a log, place in a greased loaf tin and rise again until puffy.

  4. 4

    Bake at 190°C (375°F) for 35–40 minutes. Cool fully before slicing.

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