Simple Bread Recipe

Name: Simple Bread Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 5 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: British Isles
Ingredients: bread flour; yeast; olive oil; water; salt; pumpkin seed; sunflower seed; poppy seed

Homemade Seeded Loaf, Basic Seeded Bread, Artisan Seed Bread

United Kingdom

Recipe Snapshot

The essentials, at a glance

This is a straightforward, rustic loaf featuring a hearty blend of seeds. It offers a satisfying crunch and a soft, airy interior. Perfect as a versatile side or a nutritious snack.

British Isles Side Dish Snack

Difficulty

Easy

Servings

Prep Time

30 minutes

Make Time

5 hours

Calories

1650 / serving

Diet

Vegan

Protein 45.0g

Fat 42.0g

Carbs 260.0g

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STEP 1

Mix the strong bread flour, olive oil, 395ml warm water, and yeast together in a bowl using a spoon.

Ingredients

Servings: 1

525g high gluten flour

7g quick acting yeast

15g Olive oil (or 1 tbsp)

395ml warm water

12g fine salt

50ml warm water

3 small handfuls of your preferred pumpkin seed, sunflower and poppy)

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Instructions

Main

Mix the strong bread flour, olive oil, 395ml warm water, and yeast together in a bowl using a spoon.

Cover the bowl with cling film and leave to rest in a warm place for 30 minutes.

Dissolve 12g fine salt in 50ml warm water and add this solution to the dough along with the seeds.

Mix again using a wooden spoon until the seeds are well combined.

Leave the dough to rest in a warm place for 2 to 4 hours until risen.

Transfer the risen dough to a lined, high-sided baking tray (maximum 30x20cm) or a loaf tin, or place it in a Dutch oven.

Sprinkle the top with a small amount of flour.

Pre-heat the oven to 220C (fan).

Bake for 30 to 40 minutes until the loaf is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.

Remove from the pan, dust with a little flour, and cool on a wire rack.

Nutritional Benefits

Provides essential minerals from pumpkin and sunflower seeds.

Strong bread flour offers a source of plant-based protein.

Olive oil contributes heart-healthy monounsaturated fats.

The inclusion of various seeds adds dietary fibre for digestive support.

Nutritional information is provided as a general guide only. Values may vary and should not replace professional medical or dietary advice.

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Simple Bread Recipe

Mix the strong bread flour, olive oil, 395ml warm water, and yeast together in a bowl using a spoon.

From the Blog All Contributions

The Joy of Rustic Seeded Bread

Yum User

3 Aug 2026

Strong bread flour and a touch of olive oil form the backbone of this hearty loaf, creating a satisfyingly chewy texture. I love how the pumpkin and sunflower seeds add a nutty crunch that contrasts beautifully with the soft, airy crumb inside.

Using a Dutch oven is a brilliant trick to trap steam, which gives the crust that professional, golden-brown finish we all crave. It is a simple process that turns a few basic pantry staples into something truly comforting.