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Rolled Oats Bread

Mark Dexter
Rolled oats bread is a soft, hearty yeast loaf made with rolled oats for texture and flavour. The oats add a gentle nuttiness and help the bread retain moisture, giving a tender crumb that stays fresh.
This is a comforting, everyday loaf — filling without being heavy.
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Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 4 minutes

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 400 g Bakers flour
  • 100 g Wholemeal flour
  • 20 g Salt
  • 5 g Bread improver
  • 500 ml Water approximately
  • 40 g Yeast
  • 170 g Rolled Oats

Instructions
 

1️⃣ Mix the dry ingredients

  • Place the bakers flour, Wholemeal flour, salt, and bread improver into a large bowl.
    Mix well to combine evenly.

2️⃣ Add yeast and water

  • Add the yeast, then pour in the water.
    Mix until a soft dough forms.

3️⃣ Add the rolled oats

  • Fold the rolled oats into the dough.
    Mix until evenly distributed.
    Oats can be added dry — they soften during fermentation.

4️⃣ Knead the dough

  • Turn onto the bench and knead for 8–10 minutes until:
    Smooth
    Elastic
    Soft but not sticky

5️⃣ First rise

  • Place dough into a lightly oiled bowl.
    Cover and leave in a warm place for 60–75 minutes, until doubled in size.

6️⃣ Knock back

  • Gently press out the air.
    This evens the crumb and improves texture.

7️⃣ Shape

  • Shape into a large loaf or divide into two.
    Place into greased tins or onto lined trays.

8️⃣ Second rise

  • Cover and allow to rise for 35–45 minutes, until well risen.

9️⃣ Bake

  • Preheat oven to 210°C (fan 190°C).
    Bake for:
    40–45 minutes (large loaf)
    30–35 minutes (smaller loaves)
    Bread is ready when:
    Golden brown
    Firm crust
    Hollow sound when tapped underneath

🔟 Cool

  • Cool completely on a rack before slicing.
    Oat breads slice best once fully cooled.

Ready to use

  • Rolled oats bread is ideal for:
    Toast
    Sandwiches
    Breakfast bread
    Everyday meals

Mark’s bench-side advice

  • Dry crumb? Dough too stiff — add a splash more water next time.
    Heavy loaf? Under-proofed — give it time to rise fully.
    Loose oats on crust? Brush lightly with water before baking.
    Rolled oats bread is about comfort, softness, and reliability — a loaf that works every day.

KOOK’S SECRETS

Nutrition

Calories: 1121kcalCarbohydrates: 180gProtein: 60gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 2084mgPotassium: 1289mgFiber: 35gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 28IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 325mgIron: 11mg
Keyword baking, comfort food, homemade, yeast bread
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