Buckwheat Seed Bread

Buckwheat Seed Bread. You will be amazed at the results I get with this recipe, looking and tasting like a full-on wheat-based bread, while entirely gluten-free. And don’t even get me started on the nutritional value (including it in the recipe!) Crusty exterior, moist supple and bouncy crumb. My buckwheat seed bread is a close cousin of my  completely grain-free Nut seed bread. Both are wonderful and super nutritious. The difference is, this one does have a grain base, and is still totally gluten-free. I promise you will never see any difference in your sandwiches if you make them with this bread, but you will see a huge nutritional boost and a much more gut-friendly response.

I use Anthony Brand Buckwheat Flour: Anthony is one of my favorite flour and all grain brands, bless their hearts: they understand grains and flours perfectly. Their buckwheat flour is as fine as regular wheat flour, and ideally golden-colored; none of the objectionable dark and muddy color we often associate buckwheat flour with, and wonderful mild flour flavor just as if it were regular grain flour. Use it to make delicious buckwheat muffins and pancakes too! Your kids will thank you!

More Crust Less Crumb

More crust less crumb is and will always be my preference when it comes to bread. Born and raised in Morocco, honorary Frenchie, so what do you expect? This is why I always make my bread rolls in this baguette baking tray, baguette-shaped and ll-perforated for maximum crustiness. Needless to add, I highly recommend getting a couple of these trays. Having said this, it goes without saying that if what you prefer is a Pullman-style crumb bread, you can use a pullman bread loaf (see top picture)

Buckwheat Seed Bread Freezes Beautifully!

Seal perfectly in ziplock bags, making sure you squeeze out all the air from the bags before zipping them, to prevent freezer moisture from sneaking in. Take them out as needed, (if you made pullman loaves, slice them first before freezing), and eat them at room temperature, or toasted, as is or with your favorite topping and spreads.