Illustration, not a photo of this dishHoney Oat Sandwich Bread
A soft, sliceable loaf sweetened with honey. Oats soaked in boiling water keep it moist for days.
Chef's note Timing is about 3 1/2 hours start to finish, mostly hands-off rising.
Chef's note Timing is about 3 1/2 hours start to finish, mostly hands-off rising. The rises are done when the dough looks ready, not when the timer goes off. A thermometer reading 190°F in the center is the surest sign the loaf is baked.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup old-fashioned rolled oats 70 g, plus 1 tbsp for the top
- 1 cup boiling water 240 g
- 3 tbsp honey 63 g
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter 28 g, softened
- ⅓ cup whole milk 80 g, lukewarm
- 3¼ cups bread flour 420 g
- 2¼ tsp instant yeast 7 g, one packet
- 1½ tsp fine salt 9 g
- 1 egg white beaten with 1 tbsp water, for brushing
Steps
In a large bowl, pour 1 cup boiling water over ¾ cup old-fashioned rolled oats. Stir in 3 tbsp honey and 2 tbsp unsalted butter and let it stand until just warm to the touch (about 100°F), 20 to 30 minutes. Stir in ⅓ cup whole milk.
Add 3¼ cups bread flour, 2¼ tsp instant yeast and 1½ tsp fine salt. Stir until a shaggy dough forms, then knead on a lightly floured counter (or 6 minutes in a stand mixer on medium-low with the dough hook) until smooth, elastic and only slightly tacky, 8 to 10 minutes.
Put the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm spot until doubled, 60 to 90 minutes.
Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan. Press the dough into a rectangle about 9x12 inches. Roll it up tightly from a short side, pinch the seam closed, and set it seam-side down in the pan.
Cover and let it rise until the dough crowns about 1 inch above the rim of the pan, 45 to 60 minutes. Heat the oven to 375°F during the last 20 minutes.
Brush the top with 1 egg white and sprinkle with the extra tablespoon of oats.
Bake 35 to 40 minutes, until deep golden and the center reads 190°F on a thermometer. Tent loosely with foil after 20 minutes if the top is browning fast.
Turn the loaf out onto a rack and cool at least 1 hour before slicing, or the crumb will be gummy. Store wrapped at room temperature up to 4 days.
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