Description
This No Knead Seeded Honey Oat Artisan Bread is a rustic loaf combining the wholesome flavors of oats, honey, and mixed seeds. With a chewy interior and a crisp golden crust, this bread requires minimal effort since it skips the kneading step and relies on long fermentation for flavor development and texture.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp yeast
Wet Ingredients
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
Toppings
- 1/4 cup mixed seeds (sunflower, sesame, flax)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, stir together the all-purpose flour, rolled oats, salt, yeast, honey, and warm water until everything is just combined into a shaggy dough.
- First Rise: Cover the bowl with a clean towel or plastic wrap and let the dough ferment at room temperature for 12 to 18 hours. This long rise develops flavor and texture without kneading.
- Shape the Dough: After fermentation, gently turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and shape it into a rough loaf, handling it gently to retain the air bubbles formed during rising.
- Second Rise: Place the shaped dough on a parchment-lined baking sheet or into a proofing basket and let it rise uncovered for 30 to 60 minutes until slightly puffed.
- Prepare Oven and Bake: Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F). Just before baking, sprinkle the mixed seeds over the top of the dough for added texture and flavor. Bake the loaf for 35 to 40 minutes until the crust is deeply golden and crisp.
- Cool: Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack before slicing to ensure the crumb sets properly.
Notes
- Allowing the dough to ferment overnight not only develops complex flavors but also improves the bread’s texture.
- Be gentle when shaping the dough to preserve air pockets—this helps achieve a light and chewy crumb.
- Cool the bread fully before slicing to prevent a gummy interior.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Artisan