How to make a seed loaf
User Reviews
4.3
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr 30 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 40 mins
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Servings
6 -8
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Course
Bread, Lunch, Baked Goods
How to make a seed loaf
Description
This seed loaf recipe balances whole wheat flour and rolled oats as the base with generous amounts of seeds including sunflower, flax, chia, and pumpkin seeds, along with wheat germ for added nutrition. The inclusion of baking powder and baking soda provides lift in conjunction with the acidic yoghurt in the wet ingredients.
Wet ingredients such as plain yoghurt, sunflower oil, honey, and salt are combined and mixed into the dry seed and flour mixture to form a thick batter-like dough. The loaf bakes at 180°C for 20 minutes, then is tempered at 150°C for an hour or until golden and cooked through, producing a dense but moist texture with a crunchy seed crust.
This bread offers rich seed flavors and substantial texture making it suitable for breakfast, sandwiches, or as a hearty accompaniment to meals. The natural sweetness from honey and moisture from yoghurt contribute to a tender crumb.
Cooling before slicing ensures clean cuts and allows the loaf to set. Using parchment-lined loaf tin prevents sticking and aids even baking.
Ingredients
- 250 g whole wheat flour 1.5 cups
- 100 g rolled oats 1 cup
- 75 g sunflower seeds 1/2 cup
- 50 g Flax Seed aka linseeds, 1/3 cup
- 35 g chia seeds 1/4 cup
- 75 g pumpkin seeds 1/2 cup
- 50 g wheat germ 1/2 cup
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 500 ml plain yoghurt 2 cups
- 1/2 cup sunflower oil
- 4 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 180°c and line a loaf tin with baking paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, oats, seeds, wheat germ, baking powder and baking soda and mix well.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the yoghurt, oil, honey and salt.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and mix well to combine.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared loaf tin then bake at 180°c for 20 minutes then turn down to 150°c and continue baking for 1 hour until the loaf is golden brown and a skewer inserted comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool before serving.
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Overall Rating
4.3
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