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Black Seed Bread

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This seedy gluten-free loaf features sesame in three forms: white and black seeds and tahini. Ground flaxseed and egg bind the batter, and whole seeds provide a tiny crunch. Plus, this bread keeps for days and is a great vehicle for nut butters, dips, and spreads. Snacktime, solved.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes one 9x5" loaf

Ingredients

Nonstick cooking oil spray

1

cup flaxseed, divided

6

large eggs

3

Tbsp. grapeseed or extra-virgin olive oil

1

Tbsp. tahini

1

cup black sesame seeds

½

cup white sesame seeds

½

cup poppy seeds

1

Tbsp. kosher salt

Special Equipment

Need to make a substitution?

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 200°. Line a 9x5" loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving a generous overhang on both long sides. Coat with nonstick spray. Grind ½ 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 ½ cup flaxseed and mix well. Let sit 30 minutes to let flax hydrate.

    Step 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°), 1½–2 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.

    Step 3

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