Honey Oat Bread

Steps

• Soak: Pour the boiling water over the oats and let stand until just warm, about 20 minutes.
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  Tip: Cooling to warm matters — oats straight off a full boil can be hot enough to kill the yeast when they're mixed in next.

• Dough: Stir the yeast into the warm water and let stand until foamy.
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• Dough: Combine the soaked oats, yeast mixture, honey, melted butter, and salt, then work in the flour a cup at a time to form a soft dough.
• Dough: Knead 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
• Rise: Cover and let rise in a warm spot until doubled.
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• Shape: Shape into a loaf, place in a greased 9x5 pan, brush the top with water, and sprinkle with oats if using. Cover and let rise until crowned above the rim.
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• Bake: Bake at 190°C (375°F) until deeply golden and hollow-sounding.
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• Cool: Cool at least 15 minutes before slicing.
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