Description
This Honey Oat Sourdough Bread is cozy, gently sweet, and perfectly chewy—made with rolled oats, a touch of honey, and an active sourdough starter. It’s wonderful toasted with butter, used for sandwiches, or served alongside soups and stews.
Ingredients
– 1 cup active sourdough starter (bubbly and ready to use)
– 1 1/2 cups water (lukewarm)
– 1/4 cup honey
– 1 cup rolled oats
– 3 cups bread flour
– 1 cup whole wheat flour
– 2 teaspoons salt
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, whisk together the sourdough starter, water, and honey until smooth.
2. Stir in the rolled oats, bread flour, whole wheat flour, and salt until a shaggy dough forms.
3. Knead on a lightly floured surface for 5–10 minutes, until the dough looks smoother and feels elastic (it should still be slightly tacky).
4. Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover, and let it rise at room temperature for 8–12 hours, or until puffy and nearly doubled.
5. Gently shape the dough into a round loaf and place it seam-side down in a parchment-lined Dutch oven (or an oven-safe pot with a lid).
6. Cover and let rise for 1–2 hours, until the dough looks pillowy and slowly springs back when gently pressed.
7. Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C). Score the top of the loaf with a sharp knife or bread lame.
8. Bake covered for 20 minutes, then remove the lid and bake 20–25 minutes more, until deep golden brown.
9. Cool completely on a wire rack before slicing (this helps the crumb set and improves texture).
Notes
– Starter tip: Use a truly active, bubbly starter for the best rise and flavor.
– Storage: Keep at room temperature (paper bag or clean towel) for 3–5 days, or freeze sliced for up to 3 months.
– Reheating: Warm slices in a toaster, or refresh the loaf in a 350°F (175°C) oven for 5–10 minutes.
– Nutrition note: Nutrition values are estimates and will vary based on ingredients and slice size.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: 🍞 Bread & Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 170 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg