Nigel Slater Lazy Loaf
Nigel Slater’s Lazy Loaf is a no-knead bread recipe made with wholemeal flour, oats, and buttermilk for a dense, flavorful loaf. The simplicity of the method and the hearty texture make it an ideal choice for everyday bread.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 45
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Ingredients
- Wholemeal flour: 250g (2 cups), for a hearty base
- Plain flour: 100g (¾ cup), to balance the texture
- Porridge oats: 75g (¾ cup), plus extra for topping
- Baking soda: 1 teaspoon, for leavening
- Salt: 1 teaspoon, to enhance flavor
- Buttermilk: 400ml (1¾ cups), for moisture and a tangy flavor
- Honey: 1 tablespoon, for a hint of sweetness
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a loaf tin with parchment paper.
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine wholemeal flour, plain flour, oats, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the wet ingredients: Stir in the buttermilk and honey, mixing gently until you have a sticky dough. Avoid overmixing.
- Transfer to the tin: Spoon the dough into the prepared loaf tin and smooth the top with a spatula. Sprinkle with extra oats for a rustic finish.
- Bake the loaf: Place the tin in the oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped.
- Cool before slicing: Allow the loaf to cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Find it online: https://britishrecipeshub.co.uk/nigel-slater-lazy-loaf/