Flourless Buckwheat Bread (No Yeast)

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The easiest and best buckwheat bread with crispy edges and a deliciously nutty flavor. This gluten-free savory loaf slices well, doesn’t require any kneading, yeast or bread machine and is so nutritious!

This hearty and savory buckwheat bread is made from simple pantry staples in only 10 minutes of hands-on time and is a really easy baking recipe.

No yeast, no bread machine, no animal products, oil, or sugar is required — just a handful of simple and healthy ingredients!

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Crispy on the outside, chewy, seeded and flavorful, you can serve it for breakfast, lunch or dinner with your favorite spreads or fixings! It’s a delicious base for healthy vegan grilled cheese.

We’ve tried many vegan bread recipes over the years, and this buckwheat bread is on repeat in our kitchen. If you love baking as much as we do, try our banana bread and cornbread next!

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Recipe overview

Nutty, flavorful and savory
Accessible ingredients, no buckwheat flour needed
Contains calcium & omega-3
Egg-free, oil-free, yeast-free
Super nutritious, soft & crispy on the outside
Slices well & isn’t crumbly
Only one bowl and a food processor needed

Despite its name, buckwheat doesn’t actually contain any wheat. It’s naturally gluten-free and nutrient-packed with fiber, complex carbs, minerals and plant-based protein!

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Ingredients needed

Buckwheat groats — soaked in water for a few hours or overnight, then processed into batter.
Rolled oats — can be skipped or doubled depending on your desired taste and consistency!
Flaxseeds — budget-friendly egg replacement.
Applesauce — our favorite oil replacement to hold moisture when baking!
Tahini — healthy fats and calcium; adds nutty flavor & texture.
Baking powder — yeast-free raising agent.
Toppings — sesame, sunflower, flax, rolled oats, whatever you like!

Find the exact amount of each component in the recipe card below.

Only basic kitchen tools are required to make this buckwheat bread — no bread machine. A large mixing bowl, food processor, loaf pan, parchment paper and measuring equipment are all you need.

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How to make buckwheat bread

Soak the buckwheat groats and flaxseeds in water for at least two hours, better overnight.
Preheat your oven and prepare a loaf pan.
Add the buckwheat mixture alongside the rest of the ingredients for this bread to a food processor.
Process to create a homogenous batter.
Transfer into your baking pan, flatten with a spoon and brush with some applesauce or aquafaba.
Top with seeds, then place in the preheated oven.
Bake for 90 minutes, then remove and set aside for 10 minutes to cool.
Remove from the pan and let your buckwheat bread cool completely before slicing!

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Storage

This buckwheat bread tastes best fresh out of the oven but it keeps well in the fridge for up to a week and can be toasted at your convenience.

If you want to freeze it, slice it first and then put parchment paper in between the slices so you can take them out individually. This buckwheat bread can be frozen in a storage bag or container for a few months.

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Serving suggestions

We love this hearty buckwheat bread with different spreads from nut butter to berry jam, green hummus, smashed avocado or beet dip. Try it with vegan soup or made into vegan sandwiches!

It’s also tasty with some almond cheese or alongside roast pumpkin feta salad. Here are more combinations!

Sauteed mushrooms & spinach
Avocado and tomato
Almond ricotta and cucumber
Smashed beans
Mango chutney and greens
Pickled beetroot and hummus
Mushroom pâté with roasted red peppers
Smoked tofu, tomato, lettuce and cashew mayo

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Tips & FAQs

Let your buckwheat bread cool completely before slicing into it as the bread will continue cooking with the residual heat in the loaf even after removing it from the oven.
Use a serrated bread knife with ridged edges to slice the bread!
This recipe results in very dense, German-style bread — it’s not super fluffy and doughy.
Flavor this buckwheat bread to your liking by adding nutritional yeast, rosemary, olives, dried tomatoes and black pepper before baking!

This recipe has only been tested with buckwheat groats, not buckwheat flour! You most likely have to add psyllium husk powder and tapioca starch to make buckwheat bread out of flour.

Is buckwheat bread healthy?

Our easy recipe for gluten-free buckwheat bread is super healthy, yes!

It’s made from whole food plant-based ingredients, rich in omega-3, protein and calcium, and completely oil-free and sugar-free.

Store-bought buckwheat bread may contain large amounts of refined carbs or stabilizers, so we suggest making your own!

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