Oatmeal Sourdough Bread Recipe

sourdough starter

🥗Healthier: whole grain starter

💰Cheaper: commercial yeast

Whole grain starter adds nutrients, while yeast is easier to find.

rolled oats

🥗Healthier: steel-cut oats

💰Cheaper: instant oats

Steel-cut oats offer a nuttier flavor, while instant oats are more affordable.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Maple syrup provides a unique sweetness, while brown sugar is cost-effective.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

Measure 400 grams of all-purpose flour and convert to cups (3 cups + 2 tablespoons).

Measure 200 grams of whole wheat flour and convert to cups (1 and 1/2 cups + 2 tablespoons).

Measure 160 grams of ground oatmeal and convert to cups (1 and 2/3 cups).

Measure 495 grams of water and convert to cups (2 and 1/4 cups).

Add 18 grams of salt (1 tablespoon) to the flour mixture and set aside.

Feed the sourdough starter with 50 grams of whole wheat flour and 50 grams of water, cover, and set aside.

Mix the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, ground oatmeal, water, and salt together until just combined; do not knead.

Cover the mixture and let it rest on the counter for about 5 hours until the starter is active.

Add approximately 137 grams of sourdough starter (about 1/2 cup) to the soaked flour mixture and combine with a spoon, then knead briefly until smooth.

Transfer the dough to a clean container and let it rise at room temperature until evening.

Shape the dough and place it in a towel-lined bowl, adding rolled oats to prevent sticking, then refrigerate overnight.

The next morning, remove the dough from the refrigerator and let it sit on the counter for 4-5 hours until puffy.

Preheat the oven to 500°F (260°C) and prepare a Dutch oven for baking.

Bake the bread covered for 20 minutes at 500°F (260°C), then reduce the temperature to 450°F (232°C) and bake covered for an additional 30 minutes.

Remove the bread from the oven, let it cool, and then slice.

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