The Easiest Brown Bread

Ingredients

• 500 ml natural yogurt (1 large tub)
• 1 egg (beaten)
• 300 g oats (plus extra for sprinkling on top)
• 2 tsp bread soda (also known as baking soda or bicarbonate of soda)
• 2 tbsp mixed seeds (optional)
• 0.5 tsp salt (optional)

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 180°C / 350°F / Gas mark 4.

2. 2

   Grease a 2lb loaf tin or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.

3. 3

   In a large mixing bowl, combine the 500ml of natural yogurt and the beaten egg, stirring well until fully combined.

4. 4

   In a separate bowl, mix together the 300g of oats, 2 tsp of bread soda, and 0.5 tsp of salt (if using).

5. 5

   Add the dry oat mixture to the yogurt mixture and stir thoroughly until a thick batter forms.

6. 6

   Transfer the mixture into the prepared 2lb loaf tin and smooth the top.

7. 7

   Sprinkle the top of the loaf with a handful of extra oats and the mixed seeds if using.

8. 8

   Place the tin in the preheated oven and bake at 180°C (350°F) for 30 minutes.

9. 9

   After 30 minutes, lower the oven temperature to 150°C / 300°F / Gas mark 2 and cook for a further 30 minutes.

10. 10

    Remove the bread from the oven and take it out of the tin.

11. 11

    Allow the loaf to cool completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving with butter and jam.

Notes

Bread soda is another name for bicarbonate of soda or baking soda. This recipe is naturally yeast-free. For a gluten-free version, ensure you use certified gluten-free oats.

Nutrition per serving

• brown bread
• oat bread
• healthy recipe
• easy baking
• no yeast
• breakfast
• snack