Mediterranean Diet Homemade Bread
Discover the rustic charm of Mediterranean Diet Homemade Bread—a wholesome, nutrient-packed loaf perfect for any meal. Crafted with a blend of whole wheat and all-purpose flours, enriched with heart-healthy extra virgin olive oil and a touch of honey, this bread embodies Mediterranean simplicity and flavor. Studded with sesame and sunflower seeds for added texture and natural nuttiness, it’s a satisfying choice for health-conscious home bakers. The easy-to-follow recipe includes traditional techniques like kneading and rising, creating a soft, fragrant loaf with a golden crust. Ideal for pairing with olive tapenade, hummus, or fresh salads, this bread is a delicious way to embrace the Mediterranean lifestyle at home. Keywords: Mediterranean diet bread, homemade bread recipe, healthy whole wheat bread, olive oil bread, seeded bread loaf.
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 480 grams whole wheat flour
- 120 grams all-purpose flour
- 7 grams instant yeast
- 10 grams sea salt
- 60 milliliters extra virgin olive oil
- 25 grams honey
- 400 milliliters warm water
- 25 grams sesame seeds
- 25 grams sunflower seeds
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, instant yeast, and sea salt.
Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add the olive oil, honey, and most of the warm water. Hold back about 50 ml of water to adjust the dough consistency as needed.
Mix the ingredients together using a wooden spoon or your hands until a rough dough begins to form. Add the remaining water if the dough feels too dry.
Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
Form the dough into a ball and place it in a lightly oiled bowl, rolling it around to coat all sides. Cover with a damp kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it has doubled in size.
Once risen, punch down the dough to release any air and incorporate the sesame and sunflower seeds by kneading them in gently.
Shape the dough into a loaf and place it in a greased 9x5-inch loaf pan. Cover it again with the towel and let it rise for another 30-45 minutes, or until it has risen just above the edge of the pan.
Preheat the oven to 200°C (392°F) during the final rising of the bread.
Bake the bread in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the bread sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2945 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 94.0 g | 121% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.4 g | 67% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 14.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4692 mg | 204% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 472.1 g | 172% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 69.3 g | 248% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.9 g | ||
| Protein | 89.4 g | 179% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 217 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 27.0 mg | 150% | |
| Potassium | 2470 mg | 53% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
