Description
Flourless Nordic Nut and Seed Bread is a dense, chewy loaf packed with a hearty mix of nuts and seeds, delivering a nourishing and gluten-free alternative to traditional bread. With a rich nutty flavor and moist texture, this bread is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or snacks and works well with both sweet and savory toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
Mixed Nuts
- 100g walnuts, coarsely chopped
- 100g almonds, coarsely chopped
- 100g hazelnuts, coarsely chopped
Seeds Blend
- 50g sunflower seeds
- 50g pumpkin seeds
- 25g flax seeds
- 25g chia seeds
Wet Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tbsp maple syrup (natural)
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
Other Ingredients
- 2 tsp natural gelling agent (such as agar or carrageenan)
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon or nutmeg
Instructions
- Prepare Your Nuts and Seeds: Coarsely chop the nuts and lightly toast them in a dry pan to awaken their oils and deepen the flavor. Separately, mix the seeds together to combine the textures smoothly in the batter.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, beat the eggs with maple syrup (natural), apple cider vinegar, and vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural). This creates a rich, flavorful base that binds the loaf with moisture and a hint of savory depth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Add the toasted nuts, seeds blend, sea salt, cinnamon or nutmeg, and natural gelling agent into the egg mixture. Stir thoroughly to combine all components evenly, ensuring the natural gelling agent is well distributed for the perfect loaf structure.
- Pour and Bake: Transfer the batter into a lined or greased loaf pan, leveling the surface gently. Bake in a preheated oven at 170°C (340°F) for 50 to 55 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out mostly clean. Cooling is important as the loaf will firm up as it cools.
- Cool and Slice: Let the bread rest and cool in its pan for 15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack. Allow it to cool completely before slicing to keep the structure intact while retaining moistness inside.
Notes
- Use fresh and high-quality nuts for enhanced flavor and texture.
- Lightly toasting nuts and seeds unlocks richer tastes and crunch.
- Weigh nuts and seeds for reproducible texture each time.
- Incorporate and mix the natural gelling agent just before baking for best results.
- Allow the bread to cool completely before slicing to avoid crumbly texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Nordic
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12th of loaf)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: flourless bread, nut bread, seed bread, gluten free bread, Nordic bread, healthy bread, nutritious bread, vegan substitute, protein rich bread
