Seeded No-Knead Jar Bread is a rustic homemade bread packed with texture and flavor from mixed seeds and baked with almost no effort. The dough comes together in minutes, rises slowly for a soft airy interior, and bakes into a crusty golden loaf. Perfect for beginners and ideal for breakfast, sandwiches, or serving with soup.
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon instant yeast
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon flax seeds
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds
- 1 teaspoon honey or sugar (optional)
For Topping
- Extra mixed seeds
- Light flour for dusting
Instructions
- In a large bowl or jar, combine flour, salt, yeast, and all the seeds.
- Add warm water and honey if using. Stir with a spoon until a sticky dough forms. No kneading is needed.
- Cover the bowl or jar with plastic wrap or a lid and let the dough rise at room temperature for 12–18 hours.
- After rising, the dough should look bubbly and soft.
- Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). Place a Dutch oven or covered baking pot inside to heat for about 30 minutes.
- Transfer dough onto a floured surface. Fold it gently a few times to shape into a round loaf.
- Sprinkle extra seeds on top.
- Carefully place the dough into the hot pot. Cover with lid.
- Bake covered for 30 minutes, then uncover and bake another 10–15 minutes until deep golden brown.
- Let cool before slicing.
Tips
- Use any seed mix you enjoy.
- For extra flavor, add oats or chopped nuts.
- The long rise creates a better texture and flavor naturally.
Storage
Store wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze slices for later use.
Prep Time
10 minutes
Rise Time
12–18 hours
Cook Time
45 minutes
Total Time
About 13 hours
Servings
1 loaf
