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Simple Seed Bread

Hearty seeded bread that makes irresistible toast - super satisfying and healthy!

Course bread, Breakfast
Cuisine European
Keyword Bread, seeds, toast
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 1 hour 34 minutes
Servings 1 loaf

Ingredients

  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup unbleached all purpose flour
  • 4 tablespoons wheat bran
  • 2 teaspoons dry active yeast
  • 2 tablespoons pepitas pumpkin seeds
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 2 tablespoons shelled roasted + UNsalted sunflower seeds
  • 1 tablespoon millet
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 1 tablespoon flax seeds
  • 1 1/4 c warm water approx. 85*F
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 3 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt

Instructions

  1. Prepare a loaf pan (9x5x3") by spraying REALLY well with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. In a medium sized mixing bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, AP flour, yeast, wheat bran, and seeds. Stir to combine.
  3. In a small bowl, combine the warm water, honey, and vegetable oil. Whisk to combine, making sure that the honey is thoroughly incorporated.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture, and stir to combine, scraping the bottom of the bottom as you mix. Now, add the salt, and stir to combine. Remember the salt! The dough should be fairly thick. Using a rubber spatula, pour the dough into the prepared loaf pan. Slide the loaf into a plastic bag (I use a grocery bag), tie it shut, and allow the bread to rise for about 1 hour, or until the dough has risen to the top of the pan.
  5. IMPORTANT: Roughly 15 minutes before the dough has completely risen, preheat your oven to 400*F.;Remove the loaf pan from the plastic bag, and sprinkle the top of the loaf with additional sesame + flax seeds for extra crunch (highly recommended). Bake at 400* for 20 minutes, the lower the oven temperature to 350* and bake for another 50-60 minutes. The top of the loaf should be dark brown. Remove the bread from the oven, and allow to cool in the pan for 3 minutes. Using oven mitts, turn the loaf out of the pan, and onto a cooling rack. Allow to cool completely before cutting. Store in airtight container for 3-4 days