Hemp bread – simple and moist

Ingredients (1 loaf or 10 rolls):

  • 5 dl plain flour (or 3 dl plain flour + 2 dl graham or rye flour)

  • 1 dl hulled hemp seeds

  • 2 dl rolled oats

  • 0.5 tsp salt

  • 25 g fresh yeast (or 1 tsp dried yeast)

  • 4 dl lukewarm water (approx. 37°C)

  • 1 tbsp olive oil or rapeseed oil

  • 1 tsp agave syrup or honey (can be left out for a vegan version)

Topping (optional): extra hemp seeds or rolled oats

Method:

  1. Prepare the yeast: Crumble the yeast into a bowl. Pour over the lukewarm water and stir until the yeast has dissolved. Add the oil and sweetener, if using.

  2. Mix the dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix the flour, oats, hemp seeds and salt.

  3. Knead: Add the flour mixture to the liquid. Work into a smooth dough – about 5–10 minutes by hand or in a machine.

  4. Prove: Cover the bowl with a tea towel and leave to rise for about 45–60 minutes, until the dough has doubled in size.

  5. Shape: Shape into a loaf or rolls and place on a baking tray lined with baking paper. Leave to rise for a further 30 minutes. Brush with water if you like and sprinkle with hemp seeds.

  6. Bake:

    • Loaf: approx. 35–40 minutes at 200°C (middle of the oven)

    • Rolls: approx. 12–15 minutes at 225°C

  7. Cool on a wire rack: Leave to cool uncovered for a crispier crust.

    Delicious with houmous, avocado or hemp seed dressing!