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Best 5-Step Soft and Chewy Honey Oat Sourdough Bread


  • Author: Marlene Quinn
  • Total Time: 75 minutes
  • Yield: 1 loaf 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A tender loaf of sourdough bread infused with honey and rolled oats, creating a sweet, tangy flavor with a soft, chewy texture.


Ingredients

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  • 400g bread flour
  • 100g rolled oats (plus more for topping)
  • 50g honey
  • 450g lukewarm water
  • 150g active sourdough starter
  • 9g salt
  • Butter or oil (for brushing, optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the starter: Feed your starter 6–8 hours before mixing until it shows visible bubbles.
  2. Autolyse the dough: Mix bread flour, rolled oats, honey, and water until combined. Let rest for 30–60 minutes.
  3. Mix and salt: Add active starter and salt to the dough. Mix until cohesive. Knead gently until elastic.
  4. Bulk fermentation: Place dough in oiled bowl. Perform stretch-and-fold every 30 minutes for the first two hours, then let ferment until increased by 30–50% (3–5 hours).
  5. Shape and proof: Shape dough into a boule or batard. Place in banneton and proof in the fridge overnight or at room temperature for 2–4 hours.
  6. Score and bake: Preheat oven to 475°F (246°C). Score the loaf and bake covered for 20 minutes, then uncover and lower temperature to 450°F (232°C) for another 20–25 minutes.
  7. Cool: Let the bread cool for at least 1 hour before slicing.

Notes

For a dairy-free option, substitute olive oil for butter. Consider adding herbs for flavor.

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 200
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 350mg
  • Fat: 3g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 7g
  • Cholesterol: 5mg

Keywords: sourdough, bread, honey, oats, baking