Five-seed bread
This five-seed bread is a rustic, seeded loaf made with bread flour, rolled oats, sesame, linseeds, sunflower and pumpkin seeds. The Thermomix TM7 kneads the dough to a consistent, elastic texture without effort, and grinds the linseeds fresh for maximum flavour. Ideal for breakfast or a hearty lunch.
About this recipe
Five-seed bread made in the Thermomix TM7 brings the bakery straight into your kitchen, with a crusty exterior and a moist, seed-studded crumb. Searching for a homemade bread recipe for your all-in-one kitchen machine? This loaf combines bread flour with rolled oats, sesame seeds, linseeds, sunflower seeds and pumpkin seeds, creating a nutty flavour and satisfying crunch in every slice. The TM7 kneading function develops the gluten thoroughly, giving the dough an elastic structure that is difficult to achieve by hand, while the grinding function releases the fresh, oily aroma of the linseeds moments before mixing. This bread is perfect for a weekend breakfast with salted butter, a hearty lunch with cheese and tomato, or as part of a brunch spread. Because the seeds add texture and natural richness, each slice stays fuller for longer, making it a favourite for packed lunches and meal prep. Baking it yourself means no additives, just honest ingredients and the unbeatable smell of fresh bread at home.
Preparation tips
- Tip 1: Toast the sesame, sunflower and pumpkin seeds briefly in a dry pan before adding them to the dough; this deepens their nutty flavour and gives the crumb of your five-seed bread an extra aromatic dimension.
- Tip 2: Let the shaped loaf prove until it has visibly doubled in size before baking; a slow rise at room temperature develops the flavour of the oats and seeds and ensures an open, tender crumb.
- Tip 3: This bread freezes beautifully: slice it first, then freeze the slices individually so you can toast a piece of five-seed bread straight from the freezer for a quick breakfast.
Recipe variations
- Variation 1: For a lactose-free or dairy-free loaf, simply keep using olive oil as the fat, and brush the top with water instead of milk before scattering the seeds; the result stays beautifully golden and crunchy.
- Variation 2: For a festive winter version, add a pinch of ground cinnamon and a handful of chopped walnuts to the dough, and replace half the water with lukewarm apple juice for a subtly sweet, seasonal loaf.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Weighing accuracy - The integrated scale of the Thermomix weighs the bread flour and water directly in the bowl to the gram. [Weighing]. [Built-in Scale]
- Fresh seed grinding - Grinding linseeds in the TM7 releases their nutty oils just before mixing for maximum aroma. [Grinding]. [Multi-Function]
- Effortless kneading - The kneading function of the Thermomix develops the dough elastic and smooth without any manual work. [Kneading]. [Multi-Function]
- Even mixing - The Thermomix distributes the sesame, sunflower and pumpkin seeds uniformly through the dough. [Mixing]. [Multi-Function]
- Gentle heating - Precise temperature control of the TM7 warms the water to activate the dried instant yeast reliably. [Heating]. [Precision Control]
Ingredients
- water
- dried instant yeast
- extra virgin olive oil
- bread flour
- salt
- rolled oats
- sesame seeds
- linseeds
- sunflower seeds
- pumpkin seeds