Description
A delightful sourdough bread enriched with honey and oats, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups bread flour
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup active sourdough starter
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 1/2 cups filtered water
- 2 tsp fine sea salt
- Optional: extra oats for topping
Instructions
- Combine starter and flour: In a large mixing bowl, combine your active sourdough starter with the bread flour and oats. Mix until well combined.
- Add honey and water: Gently warm your water and stir in the honey until dissolved. Pour this mixture into your dry ingredients.
- Knead the dough: Turn this mixture out onto a lightly floured surface and knead by hand for about 8-10 minutes, until it’s smooth and elastic.
- First rise: Shape the dough into a ball and place it in a lightly greased bowl, covering it with a damp cloth. Let it rise in a warm spot until doubled in size, about 240-360 minutes.
- Shape the loaf: Once the dough has risen, gently deflate it and shape it into a loaf. Place it in a prepared loaf pan or on a baking stone.
- Second rise: Cover it again and let it rise for another 120-180 minutes, or until it has puffed up significantly.
- Preheat the oven: About 30 minutes before baking, preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C).
- Bake the bread: Just before placing the bread in, carefully add a cup of hot water to the baking tray to create steam. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool: Let the bread cool on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes before slicing.
Notes
This bread pairs well with both sweet and savory toppings. Enjoy with butter, avocado, or as a base for hearty sandwiches.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: sourdough bread, honey oat bread, homemade bread, baking, family recipe