Published: Jan 26, 2021 · Updated: Jan 20, 2024 by Bea & Marco · This post may contain affiliate links · 153 Comments

Easy No-Knead Multi-Seed Bread

Name: Easy No-Knead Multi-Seed Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup whole-wheat flour; 1/2 cup toasted sunflower seeds; 1/2 cup toasted pumpkin seeds; 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds; 2 tbsp black sesame seeds; 1 tsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp baking soda; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 1/4 cup buttermilk (, room temperature); 1 large egg (,room temperature); 1/4 cup oil; 1/4 cup honey; 1/2 tbsp black sesame seeds; 1/2 tbsp sesame seeds; 1 tbsp toasted sunflower seeds; 1 tbsp toasted pumpkin seeds

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Healthy and easy no-knead multi-seed bread that's perfect for breakfast, sandwiches, or snacks. This amazing multi-seed bread has a natural flavor that you can use for sweet and savory, which is very convenient! It doesn't use any yeast and you'll take only 1 hour from making it until it's fully baked!

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Why This Recipe Works

Showing the texture of sliced multi-seed bread.

This is one of our readers' favorites! Many have been making this multi-seed bread for years and this recipe has become their go-to healthy bread recipe. This easy no-knead multi-seed bread is packed with nutritional value and is a healthier choice. This is why everybody loves it so much!

Not a dense healthy bread - Although we're using whole wheat flour and lots of seeds, this delicious bread with seeds is not dense at all! It's light and tender like our no-knead cheese bread loaf and our whole-wheat garlic naan, not like the typical healthy bread we see out there. Changing to healthier bread doesn't mean we have to sacrifice the texture and flavor!

Lots of seeds - And lots of fiber! The healthy seeds are not only as toppings but are also in the bread itself! You can see how beautiful the seeds spread out in the sliced bread.

No yeast - There's no proofing the yeast or the dough. So if you're not keen on dealing with yeast then this is the perfect seeded bread recipe for you. It's so fast because there's no waiting time.

Easy and cheap - This is a straightforward recipe with simple ingredients and methods. If you can briefly whisk some ingredients, then you definitely can make this recipe. This healthier bread with seeds is also cheaper in the end, compared to store-bought ones that have a mile-long ingredients list!

Ingredients For This Recipe

All-purpose flour - The combo of all-purpose flour and whole wheat flour keeps this delicious seeded loaf bread light and not dense. Some of our readers swapped all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour, and the bread came out equally delicious! Spelt flour works great also!

Whole wheat flour - Gives a richer and nutty side to this easy no-knead multi-seed bread. It's healthier and has lots of nutritional value and we love it in our fluffy whole-wheat English muffins! We've got reports back from some of our readers that oat flour also works amazing for this recipe!

Buttermilk - Follow our easy 10-minute homemade buttermilk recipe, if you don't have it on hand. You can use soy milk, almond milk, or coconut milk, any milk will do. Yogurt also works great in this multi-seed bread recipe.

Honey - Add a subtle touch of sweetness to this amazing healthy bread recipe. We love baking with honey and our quick honey oat bread is so delicious! Maple syrup, agave syrup, or even molasses works for this recipe.

Oil - Any oil will do. Extra virgin olive oil, olive oil, avocado oil, or coconut oil, to name a few. If using melted butter, use ⅓ cup instead.

Seeds - We love the combo of sesame, pumpkin, and sunflower seeds in this multi-seed bread recipe. By all means, use any seeds of your desire like hemp seeds and poppy seeds. Chopped nuts and dried fruits like walnuts, almonds, and dried cranberries also work amazingly.

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Step-By-Step Instructions

1. Mix the dry ingredients - We're going to show you how to make a healthy bread recipe that you want to make over and over again. First add all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and all the seeds for dry ingredients into a big bowl. Mix with a spoon and set aside.

2. Whisk the wet ingredients - In another bowl, add in buttermilk, egg, oil, and honey. Whisk until everything is well combined using a hand whisk.

3. Make the batter - Pour the wet ingredients mixture into the dry ingredients bowl. Whisk and mix everything well, without overdoing it to prevent this no-knead multi-seed bread from being dense.

4. Bake - Pour the batter into a greased and lined 4.4x10 inch (11x25 cm) or a 5x9 inch (13x23) loaf pan. Spread evenly. Sprinkle the seeds topping. Bake in a preheated oven at 350ºF (175ºC), without the fan, on the lower ⅔ rack for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cover the top of the multi-seed bread loosely with aluminum foil if it browns too fast, making sure to do it only after 30 minutes of baking. Remove from the pan and leave to cool completely on a rack before slicing. Enjoy and we hope you'll love this easy no-knead multi-seed bread recipe as much as we do!

Recipe Expert Tips

Replace all-purpose flour. Our reader Carolyn (and others!) used 1 ¼ cup whole wheat flour instead of all-purpose flour, and ¾ cup oat flour instead of whole wheat flour. This multi-seed bread still came out amazing!
Toast the seeds. This will bring out more nutty and intense flavor from them!
Slice the bread thick(er). This is an easy no-knead multi-seed bread that doesn't have the same chewiness and structure as kneaded yeast bread like our delicious Japanese milk bread rolls or matcha bread. This multi-seed bread is a bit tender so don't slice it too thin.
Turn it into muffin bread. Bake the batter in a lined muffin pan for 20-30 minutes at 350ºF (175ºC). Easy to grab for a fast breakfast or as a snack in the office!

How To Serve, Store, And Freeze

Serve - There are so many ways to enjoy this healthy multi-seed bread since its flavor is so neutral that you can use it for sweet and savory! We have some amazing multi-seed bread breakfast ideas for you to try. Our favorite is a healthy layer of tahini, slices of ripe banana, and lastly drizzles of honey. Oh la la!

Store - Keep this amazing multi-seed bread in an air-tight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. It lasts up to 7 days in the fridge.

Freeze - We love to freeze this multi-seed bread! Slice it in portions, wrap the portions individually with cling film, place them in an air-tight container, and freeze for up to 3 months. Grab the portions desired and thaw at room temperature. So convenient!

Recipe FAQs

Can I toast this bread?

Yes, you can. I toast this multi-seed bread all the time and spread some of my walnut basil pesto on top! Having said that, just know that it takes a bit longer to get toasted in the toaster like any other bread with whole wheat flour. We find that toasting it in a pan is the best way. And also, be gentle when you're handling the toasted slice as this bread is soft when it's hot.

Is multi-seed bread good for you?

Seeds are very nutritious and have lots of protein, vitamins, fiber, and minerals and they're also antioxidants. Having them in a bread with a combo of whole wheat flour is good for you!

Are multi-seed and multi-grain bread the same?

Although the terms are used interchangeably, they're not the same. Multi-seed bread uses seeds like pumpkin, sunflower, or sesame. Multi-grain bread uses grains like wheat, spelt, quinoa, or oats. Regardless, they pack more nutritional value than the typical white sandwich bread.

Can I use only whole wheat flour for this recipe?

We haven't tried it but we've got reports from more than one reader saying they've used whole wheat flour instead of all-purpose flour, and this multi-seed bread came out amazing! We've written out the details in the ingredient list in the article above.

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