Sesame and Flaxseed Bread with Walnuts and Honey
This bread is a hearty and flavorful loaf that's perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. The whole wheat flour and flaxseed meal provide plenty of fiber, while the walnuts and sesame seeds add a nice crunch and nutty flavor. The honey adds a touch of sweetness, and the baking powder and baking soda help the bread to rise and become fluffy. This bread is easy to make and can be tailored to your own preferences. For example, you can add different nuts, seeds, or dried fruits to the batter. You can also adjust the amount of honey to taste.
This recipe is based on a traditional Irish soda bread recipe. Soda bread is a quick bread that is made with baking soda instead of yeast. This makes it a very easy bread to make, and it can be ready in under an hour. I first had soda bread when I was traveling in Ireland, and I was immediately hooked. I love the hearty texture and the slightly tangy flavor. I've been making my own soda bread for years, and I've experimented with different ingredients and techniques to come up with this recipe. I think it's the perfect combination of flavor, texture, and ease of preparation.
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Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 50 | Serves: 8
Ingredients
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 cup flaxseed meal
  • 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup honey
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  3. In a large bowl, combine flour, flaxseed meal, walnuts, sesame seeds, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together honey and water.
  5. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
  6. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
  7. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Why It Works
  • The whole wheat flour and flaxseed meal provide plenty of fiber, which is important for a healthy diet.
  • The walnuts and sesame seeds add a nice crunch and nutty flavor to the bread.
  • The honey adds a touch of sweetness, which balances out the nutty flavor of the walnuts and sesame seeds.
  • The baking powder and baking soda help the bread to rise and become fluffy.
  • This bread is easy to make and can be tailored to your own preferences.