This slightly sweet grain-free brown bread with it’s deep rich molasses and rye undertones is a welcomed addition to any table. Truth be told … I was literally jumping for joy when this recipe finally came together – yes, it’s that good!
As I slathered on the butter, I felt complete abandon as I savored every bite of this classic brown bread. And it really does have a remarkable likeness both in taste and texture to true bread. It’s so light and airy with an ever-so-slight crunchy crust. And the best part, the recipe is perfect for making irresistible grain-free dinner rolls! Yes!
Do I sound like someone smitten? That’s because I am! And you will be too. Promise!
SECRET RECIPE: I’m letting the cat out of the bag here … But you can make an AMAZING Sandwich Style White Bread with just a slight alteration to this recipe. See “Recipe Notes” below for the secret recipe variation – although it’s not a secret any longer …
Will these light and delicious dinner rolls be part of this year’s grain-free Thanksgiving Menu. You bet they will!
And another great use for this bread recipe, is to use it to make homemade dressing – just follow the steps below to make the sandwich-style white bread option and then check out my Savory Herb Stuffing recipe.
P.S. Don’t let the lengthy list of ingredients dissuade you from giving this bread a try. It’s really quite simple to make and the results will have you dreaming of just one more delicious bite!
Be sure to check out the recipe variation below for my secret Sandwich Style White Bread recipe – it's equally delicious!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup blanched almond flour
- 1 tbsp coconut flour
- 2 tsp caraway seeds
, plus extra for sprinkling
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1 cup creamy raw cashew butter
- 2 eggs, plus 2 egg whites
- 1 tbsp organic unsulfured molasses
- 2 tsp pure honey
- 1 tbsp water
- 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 315 degrees. Grease a 8.25x4.25-inch loaf pan
with coconut oil and line bottom only with parchment paper, slightly greasing the parchment as well. Please note: A standard 9x5-inch loaf pan will result in a longer shorter loaf. But it will still taste great! (If making dinner rolls, see *recipe note below.)
- In a small bowl, combine the almond flour, coconut flour, caraway seeds, baking soda and salt; set aside.
- In a large bowl, add the cashew butter, eggs, egg whites, molasses and honey. Using an electric mixer, blend together until smooth and creamy.
- Add the water and vinegar to the nut butter mixture and mix on high until well blended.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet and mix until batter is smooth and creamy, making sure to scrape down the bowl as needed.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan using a rubber spatula to to scrape all the batter from the bowl. Sprinkle top with extra caraway seeds, if desired.
- Bake for approximately 40 minutes until golden brown and toothpick inserted into center comes out clean.
- Allow bread to rest on stovetop about 10-15 minutes. Then run a knife along the edges and invert onto a cutting board to finish cooling.
- Once bread is completely cooled, use a serrated bread knife to slice and serve. Bread can be wrapped and stored in an airtight container in fridge for about 5-7 days, or frozen for up to one month.
Notes
* To make light and delicious dinner rolls ... prepare recipe according to instructions above. Instead of baking in a loaf pan, grease a 12-cup non-stick muffin tin with coconut oil. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, making sure to only fill each cavity halfway. Bake at 315 degrees for 15-18 minutes. Allow rolls to cool on stovetop for approximately 5-10 minutes. Then remove and transfer to a bread basket and serve. Rolls can be refrigerated for 5-7 days in an airtight container. To rewarm, place in a 250 degree oven for 5-8 minutes. Enjoy!
Sandwich Style White Bread recipe variation: To make an amazingly delicious white sandwich-style bread, simply omit the caraway seeds and molasses. Reduce the honey to 1 tsp. Follow all instructions for preparing and baking as noted in recipe above. Your family will hug you and you will hug yourself when you give this amazing sandwich bread a try! YUM!
