Black Seed Bread

A nutrient-rich, gluten-free bread made with a blend of black and white sesame seeds, poppy seeds, and flaxseed. This dense, protein-packed loaf is held together with eggs and tahini for a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional bread.

8 servings
2 hr 45 min

Ingredients

  • 1 spray Nonstick cooking oil spray
  • 1 cup flaxseed
  • 6 large eggs
  • 3 Tbsp grapeseed oil
  • 1 Tbsp tahini
  • 1 cup black sesame seeds
  • ½ cup white sesame seeds
  • ½ cup poppy seeds
  • 1 Tbsp kosher salt
  • 1 piece spice mill

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Preheat oven to 200°F. Line a 9x5" loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving a generous overhang on both long sides. Coat with nonstick spray. Grind 1/2 cup flaxseed in spice mill to a fine powder. Whisk eggs, oil, and tahini in a large bowl to combine. Add ground flaxseed, black and white sesame seeds, poppy seeds, salt, and remaining 1/2 cup flaxseed and mix well. Let sit 30 minutes to let flax hydrate.

    40 min

  2. 2.

    Scrape batter into prepared pan and bake until top is firm to the touch (an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should register 165°F), 1 1/2-2 hours. Transfer pan to a wire rack and let loaf cool in pan 5 minutes. Using parchment overhang, lift loaf out of pan and onto rack; remove parchment. Let loaf cool completely.

    120 min

  3. 3.

    Loaf can be made 5 days ahead. Wrap tightly and chill.

    5 min