Sunflower and sesame seed bread rolls
These sunflower and sesame seed bread rolls are a gluten-free, seed-packed bake sweetened with honey. The Thermomix grinds flaxseeds and chia seeds into a fine meal, mixes the batter evenly, and weighs every ingredient directly in the bowl. The result is golden, nutty rolls with a crunchy seed crust, ideal for breakfast or a wholesome snack.
About this recipe
Sunflower and sesame seed bread rolls Thermomix TM7 style are the answer for anyone searching gluten-free bread recipes that actually taste like real bread. Instead of wheat flour, this recipe relies on banana flour, psyllium husks and a generous mix of sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, chia and flaxseeds, giving the rolls a moist crumb and an irresistibly crunchy crust. The all-in-one kitchen machine shines in this recipe: the integrated scale weighs the seeds straight into the bowl, while the grinding function turns whole flaxseeds into a fine meal in seconds, something a regular blender struggles with. A spoonful of honey and a splash of apple cider vinegar balance the nutty flavour and help the baking powder do its work. These rolls suit a quick breakfast, a lunchbox filler or a healthy snack, and because they contain no grains at all they fit low-carb and gluten-free eating styles. Baking a double batch at the weekend means you will always have seed bread ready for the week ahead.
Preparation tips
- Tip 1: Grind the flaxseeds and sunflower seeds finely before adding the psyllium husks, as whole husks absorb liquid slowly. Letting the batter rest before shaping makes the rolls easier to handle and gives a better crumb.
- Tip 2: Wet your hands or a spoon with cold water before shaping the rolls; the seed batter is sticky and this trick gives smooth, even rolls without adding extra flour or mess.
- Tip 3: Store the cooled rolls in a paper bag for a day or slice and freeze them; a quick toast from frozen restores the crunchy sesame crust. Replace the honey with maple syrup for a fully plant-based version.
Recipe variations
- Cheese and herb variation: fold grated mature cheese, dried oregano and a pinch of chilli flakes into the batter before shaping. The cheese melts into the sunflower and chia crumb, creating savoury rolls perfect alongside soup or as an afternoon snack.
- Festive variation: add a teaspoon of ground cinnamon, a handful of chopped walnuts and extra honey, then finish the rolls with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and coarse sugar. These warm, spiced buns are lovely for a holiday breakfast or brunch table.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Seed grinding - The Thermomix grinds flaxseeds into a fine meal in seconds, unlocking their nutty flavour for the batter. [Grinding]. [Multi-Function]
- Direct weighing - TM7 weighs the psyllium husks and banana flour straight into the bowl, so ratios stay accurate. [Weighing]. [Built-in Scale]
- Even mixing - The appliance blends honey, seeds and vinegar into a uniform batter without a single lump. [Mixing]. [Multi-Function]
- Gentle warmth - The Thermomix warms the honey slightly so it distributes evenly through the seed batter. [Heating]. [Multi-Function]
- Crumbly control - The TM7 chops sunflower seeds coarsely for a crunchy texture contrast in every roll. [Chopping]. [Precision Control]
Ingredients
- psyllium husks
- banana flour
- white chia seeds
- sunflower seeds
- sesame seeds
- flaxseeds
- honey
- baking powder
- salt
- apple cider vinegar