Description
Rustic Whole Grain Seeded Flatbread is a simple yet delicious flatbread made from a mixture of whole wheat flour, rye flour, and bread flour. The dough is enriched with olive oil and a touch of sweetness from honey (or maple syrup for a vegan option). Mixed seeds like sunflower, pumpkin, flax, and sesame are folded into the dough and sprinkled on top, creating a nutty and textured bite. This bread has a chewy, hearty consistency and can be baked in the oven or cooked on a skillet, making it ideal for various serving methods.
Ingredients
1 cup (120 g) whole wheat flour
1 cup (120 g) rye flour (or spelt flour)
1 cup (120 g) bread flour (or all-purpose)
2 tsp salt
2 tsp instant yeast
1 ¼ cups (300 ml) warm water
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp honey (or maple syrup for vegan)
½ cup (70 g) mixed seeds (sunflower, pumpkin, flax, sesame, etc.)
Extra flour for dusting
Instructions
1. Mix the Dough
In a large bowl, combine flours, salt, and yeast.
Add warm water, olive oil, and honey. Mix until a rough dough forms.
Knead (by hand ~8 minutes or mixer ~5 minutes) until smooth but slightly sticky.
Knead in half the seeds, reserving the rest for topping.
2. First Rise
Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1–1 ½ hours until doubled.
3. Shape Flatbreads
Punch down dough, divide into 8 pieces.
Roll each into a ball, then flatten into rustic rounds or ovals (about ¼-inch thick).
Sprinkle with remaining seeds and gently press them in.
4. Cook the Flatbreads
Option A — Skillet:
Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high. Cook each flatbread 2–3 min per side until puffed and golden.
Option B — Oven:
Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). Place flatbreads on a hot baking stone or sheet. Bake 6–8 minutes until golden and slightly crisp.
Notes
This rustic whole grain seeded flatbread is hearty, wholesome, and wonderfully versatile. It pairs perfectly with dips, soups, and salads, or can be enjoyed on its own with a drizzle of olive oil. Ideal for everyday meals or as a nutritious addition to a sharing platter.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus 1 hour resting time)
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Bread / Side
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 flatbread
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: None
Keywords: Whole Grain Flatbread, Seeded Flatbread, Homemade Flatbread, Rustic Flatbread Recipe, Healthy Flatbread, Nutty Seeded Bread