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No-Knead Seeded Oat Bread

An incredibly easy, crusty artisan loaf packed with hearty oats and seeds, requiring no kneading and just one bowl.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 18 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 1 loaf
Course: Side, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

Bread Dough
  • 3 cups bread flour (360g)
  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats (90g), plus more for topping
  • 0.5 cup mixed seeds e.g., sunflower, pumpkin, flax
  • 1.5 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.5 tsp instant yeast
  • 1.5 cups cool water (360ml)

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Dutch oven
  • Wire rack

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together bread flour, 1 cup oats, 1/2 cup seeds, salt, and yeast. Add water and mix until a shaggy, sticky dough forms with no dry flour spots. Cover bowl tightly.
  2. Let the dough rise at room temperature for 12-18 hours, until bubbly and more than doubled in size.
  3. Turn the dough out onto a heavily floured surface. Gently shape into a rough ball by folding edges toward the center.
  4. Place the shaped dough, seam-side down, into a floured towel-lined bowl (or on parchment paper). Sprinkle with extra oats and seeds. Cover and let rise for 1.5-2 hours.
  5. 30 minutes before the end of the second rise, preheat oven to 450°F (230°C) with a Dutch oven and lid inside.
  6. Carefully remove the hot Dutch oven. Transfer the dough into the pot (seam-side up is fine). Cover with the lid and bake for 30 minutes.
  7. Remove the lid and continue baking for 15-20 minutes, until the loaf is deep golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped.
  8. Cool the bread completely on a wire rack for at least 1-2 hours before slicing.

Notes

A sticky dough is key to a good crumb. Do not add more flour. Cooling completely before slicing is non-negotiable for the best texture.