Steamed Whole Grain Bread
Steamed whole grain bread combines bread flour, nutty spelt flour and toasted sunflower seeds into a soft, moist loaf gently cooked in the Varoma steamer. The Thermomix weighs, grinds, mixes and kneads everything in one bowl, then steams the bread to a tender crumb without a hot oven. Ideal for breakfast or a wholesome snack any day of the week.
About this recipe
Steamed whole grain bread Thermomix TM7 recipes bring bakery-quality loaves to your kitchen without ever heating the oven. This wholesome bread leans on two flours: robust bread flour for structure and mildly nutty spelt flour for flavour, enriched with honey, a knob of unsalted butter and a surprising splash of balsamic vinegar that deepens the taste. Toasted sunflower seeds scattered through the dough add a pleasant crunch to every slice. As an all-in-one kitchen machine, the TM7 handles the entire journey in a single bowl: it grinds the sunflower seeds for extra flavour, mixes water, honey and yeast evenly, kneads the dough to a smooth elasticity and finally steams the loaf in the Varoma until tender and moist. The result is a soft, springy crumb that stays fresher longer than most baked loaves. Whether you are planning a weekend breakfast, a brunch with friends or simply want fresh bread on a warm day, this steamed whole grain bread recipe fits effortlessly into any weekly menu.
Preparation tips
- Toast the sunflower seeds in a dry pan before adding them to the dough; this releases their oils and gives the steamed loaf a noticeably deeper, nuttier flavour throughout the whole grain crumb.
- Check the dough after steaming by tapping the base: it should sound soft but set. If unsure, leave the loaf to rest in the warm Varoma for a few minutes so the crumb firms up before slicing.
- This bread freezes beautifully. Slice it first, wrap portions separately, and toast the frozen slices straight from the freezer so the honey-sweet spelt crumb tastes freshly steamed every morning.
Recipe variations
- Lactose-free version: replace the unsalted butter with the same amount of mild olive oil or plant-based spread. The spelt and sunflower seed flavour stays intact while the steamed crumb remains just as moist and tender.
- Festive autumn variation: swap half the sunflower seeds for toasted hazelnuts and add a pinch of cinnamon to the dough. The honey and spelt combination then turns wonderfully seasonal, perfect for a holiday breakfast table.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Grinding precision - The TM7 grinds the sunflower seeds to a coarse meal, releasing nutty oils into the spelt dough. [Grinding]. [Precision Control]
- Hands-free kneading - The Thermomix kneads the bread and spelt flour dough into a smooth, elastic ball without effort. [Kneading]. [Hands-Free]
- Even mixing - The TM7 mixes water, honey and instant yeast into a uniform starter for a reliable rise. [Mixing]. [Multi-Function]
- Gentle steaming - The Varoma of the Thermomix steams the whole grain loaf until the crumb turns moist and tender. [Steaming]. [Multi-Function]
- Built-in scale - The Thermomix weighs the bread flour and spelt flour directly in the bowl to the exact gram. [Weighing]. [Precision Control]
Ingredients
- unsalted butter
- bread flour
- honey
- water
- dried instant yeast
- spelt flour
- balsamic vinegar
- salt
- sunflower seeds