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No-Knead Delicious Tender Cape Seed Loaf

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Have you tried making this No-Knead Cape Seed Loaf yet? This hearty, delicious bread is filled with the goodness of various seeds and requires no kneading! Yes, you heard it right – no strenuous kneading involved. Just mix, let it rest, and bake. For those who love a crunchy crust and a tender, seed-filled interior, this loaf is for you! Pair it with soup, slather it with butter, or enjoy it as is, it’s that good.

The Popularity of Simple Bread Making

No-knead bread recipes have transformed the way we approach homemade bread. Originating from a quest for simplicity, this technique eliminates the need for kneading, making baking accessible to all. It has garnered a following among those who appreciate the combination of ease and quality. Seeds such as sunflower, pumpkin, and even poppy contribute not only to the nutritive value but also to the unique taste and texture of creations like the Cape Seed loaf. This method’s appeal lies in its ability to produce full-flavored, healthy bread with minimal effort, attracting home bakers eager for a straightforward, satisfying experience.

Inside the Cape Seed Loaf: A Fusion of Health and Taste

A Cape Seed Loaf will have started with nothing more complex than mixing wholesome ingredients. It brought together whole wheat flour, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, and poppy seeds. This combination was chosen for more than taste. Whole wheat and these particular seeds are known for their fiber and nutrient content, making the bread not just a delight to eat but also a boon to one’s health. Simple steps and no kneading required turned baking at home into an accessible experience, enabling anyone to enjoy freshly baked, nutritious bread.

The perfect addition to your baking board, No Knead Cape Seed Loaf

A Simple Guide to Crafting Your Loaf

Mix all the components, ensuring a homogenous blend of whole wheat flour, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, poppy seeds, salt, quick-rise yeast, warm water, and oil. This effort mimics the action of kneading. After thorough mixing, transfer the dough into a greased bread pan. The next step, crucial for success, involves a one-hour rest, allowing the dough to rise and transform. Baking takes place in an oven preheated to 350°F for 45–50 minutes. The loaf emerges with a golden crust, a hallmark of homemade bread without the need for kneading or complicated baking techniques.

Baking Made Easy with No Knead Cape Seed Loaf

Baking at home has transformed with the arrival of the no-knead bread method. This simple technique has welcomed many to try their hand at homemade bread, especially the nutritious Cape Seed loaf. A mixture of whole wheat flour, sunflower, pumpkin, and optional poppy seeds brings a healthy twist to your table. The tradition of bread making has evolved, making room for this high-fiber, nutritious recipe that any beginner can master.

The process cut down on time and complexity, appealing to bakers of all levels. One found warmth and tenderness in every slice, thanks to the incorporation of warm water and oil. It wasn’t just about baking; it was about creating something wholesome. Now, this recipe beckons you. With its easy steps and healthy ingredients, baking the Cape Seed loaf will surely enrich your homemade bread experience.

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No-Knead Delicious Tender Cape Seed Loaf

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We are calling all baking enthusiasts. Try your hand at our No-Knead Cape Seed Loaf. It’s heart, healthy, delicious, and super easy to make. Perfect for all bakers looking for a fuss-free recipe.

  • Author: EsmeSalon
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 1 bread 1x
  • Category: Bread Recipes
  • Method: Easy

Ingredients

Units Scale

  • 500 g whole wheat flour
  • 85 g sunflower seeds
  • 50 g pumpkin seeds
  • 25 g poppy seeds (which I left out because I don’t have them)
  • 5 ml salt
  • 5 ml quick, rise yeast.
  • 350 ml warm water
  • 30 ml oil

Instructions

  1. Just combine all the ingredients—simple as that.
  2. No need to knead the dough.
  3. I make sure to mix it well, almost like kneading, but not quite.
  4. Pour the mixture into a greased bread pan and let it rise for about an hour.
    Baked and sliced
  5. You can sprinkle more seeds on top and brush with egg wash before baking, but I usually skip this step.
  6. Then bake at 350°F/180°C for 45-50 minutes until it’s golden brown on top.
    Toasted and buttered

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 289
  • Sugar: 0.3 g
  • Sodium: 239.7 mg
  • Fat: 12.4 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.7 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 39.1 g
  • Fiber: 7.2 g
  • Protein: 10.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg

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Step up your bread game with No Knead Cape Seed Loaf

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16 thoughts on “No-Knead Delicious Tender Cape Seed Loaf”

    • Hi Jayne, Awesome, hope you do get to make this at some point, as we love it and enjoy it every time we do make it. Please let me know how it turned out for you. Above all, enjoy the baking and eating.

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  1. That bread looks and sounds so delicious! The butter looks great too. I’m glad you visited Hibiscus House Blog. I’m glad to see yours! I’ll be visiting again.

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    • Hi Taryn, We love the seeds on this Cape Seed Loaf, its super delicious and you can mix and match and use whatever you have available or enjoy. Thanks for popping in

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  2. Thanks, Esme, for this terrific recipe. Since my hands have so much arthritis, I am always on the lookout for breads that need little to no kneading and your recipe will be made soon.

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    • Hi Bernadette. I hope you will enjoy this Cape Seed Loaf. We love it and yes I agree, I only do no-kneed recipes. Enjoy it and I would love to hear back from you once you made it.

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    • Thank you so much for your kindness and the honor of the upcoming feature. Much appreciated. I also did not want to bake bread until I found this and another yeast bread which I now bake at least 2–3 times per week as we never buy bread anymore. Thanks again.

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