Honey Oat Loaf (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Dough
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1 tsp salt
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80g rolled oats, plus some for sprinkling later
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375ml warm water
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30ml olive oil
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60ml honey
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10g quick-acting yeast
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420g plain flour
→ Finishing
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Brush with melted butter
# Instructions:
01 -
Stir together the warm water, honey, and yeast in a large jug. Set it aside for about 5 minutes until you see bubbles forming on the surface.
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Using a stand mixer with a dough hook or a big bowl, mix the plain flour, oats, and salt.
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Add the yeast mixture and olive oil to the dry ingredients. Stir together until the dough is fully mixed and sticks together nicely.
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Wrap the bowl with plastic wrap and pop it into the fridge. Let it sit overnight to slowly rise—this way, the flavors get better and prepping gets easier.
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Take the dough out of the fridge 60 minutes before baking so it has time to warm up to room temperature.
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Turn your oven on to preheat at 180°C (or 350°F).
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Put the dough onto a floured surface and shape it into a loaf. Place it in a greased loaf pan (9x5 inches or 23x13 cm).
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Sprinkle a bit more of those oats on top if you'd like to make it look fancy.
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Bake the loaf for 45 minutes until it’s fluffy, cooked through, and golden brown. If you tap the bottom of the loaf gently, you’ll hear a hollow sound when it’s done.
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After taking it out, brush it with melted butter for extra flavor and let the loaf cool down on a wire rack for at least half an hour.
# Notes:
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Letting the dough chill in the fridge overnight boosts flavor and makes it easier to handle.
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To check if the bread’s done, tap the underside. It should sound hollow.