How to Make Sourdough Honey Oat Bread {Recipe Video}

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: sugar

Maple syrup offers a similar sweetness with a different flavor profile.

whole wheat flour

🥗Healthier: spelt flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Spelt flour is more nutritious while all-purpose is easier to find.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is often less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and adds a unique flavor.

Mix sourdough starter with warm water in a large bowl until combined.

Add honey and stir until dissolved.

Incorporate whole wheat flour and oats, mixing until a shaggy dough forms.

Let the dough rest for 30 minutes to allow hydration.

Sprinkle salt over the dough and knead for about 10 minutes until smooth.

Add olive oil and continue kneading for another 5 minutes.

Shape the dough into a ball and place it in a greased bowl.

Cover and let rise at room temperature until doubled in size, about 4-6 hours.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Shape the risen dough into a loaf and place it in a greased loaf pan.

Let it rise again for 1-2 hours until puffy.

Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped.

Cool on a wire rack before slicing.

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