Description
Discover Honey Oat Sourdough: a wholesome loaf blending tangy starter, sweet honey, and hearty oats. Expert instructions guide mixing, autolyse, and bulk fermentation for a perfect crumb.
Ingredients
- Active sourdough starter: 100g
- Strong bread flour: 400g
- Whole wheat flour: 100g
- Warm water: 350g (approx. 90-95°F / 32-35°C)
- Fine sea salt: 10g
- Local honey: 30g (about 2 tablespoons)
- Rolled oats: 60g (plus 10g for topping)
Instructions
- Step 1: **Mixing and Autolyse**
- Step 2: **Bulk Fermentation and Oat Incorporation**
- Step 3: **Shaping and Cold Proofing**
- Step 4: **Baking**
- Step 5: **Finishing the Bake and Cooling**
Notes
- Keep your cooled loaf in a bread box or a paper bag at room temperature for up to 3-4 days to preserve its delightful crust and tender crumb, or slice and freeze for longer freshness.
- To revive a day-old slice, lightly mist it with water and pop it into a 350°F (175°C) oven for about 5-7 minutes until the crust is crisp and the interior is warm and soft again.
- This wholesome loaf, with its subtle sweetness from honey and nutty oats, is absolutely divine toasted and slathered with salted butter, or paired with a sharp cheddar and a drizzle of extra honey for a delightful snack.
- Because the rolled oats will absorb a significant amount of moisture, keep an eye on your dough's consistency during mixing; a tiny splash more water might be needed to achieve the perfect supple, extensible dough for a wonderfully open crumb.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 45g)
- Calories: 135
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 1.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Protein: 3g