Shhhhhhhhhh! don’t say it! You know, the Y-word. You know the one I mean, like a foreign language, impossible to master, destining you to failure – run as fast as you can when you hear that word, as if it’s the plague!
If you’re one of those with YIP (Yeast Intimidation Phobia), you know exactly what I’m talking about! But guess what? I’ve got wonderful news for you! Five minute artisan breads like this delicious Sunflower Seed & Rosemary Bread seriously break all yeast rules! What am I talking about?
I’m talking about literally throwing together warm water (no measuring the temperature), yeast, salt, sugar, olive oil and flour in a big tub, stirring it up with a wooden spoon till it’s mixed (no kneading!) – in five minutes or less! Cover the mess dough, let it sit and ………….. MAGIC happens!…………… In an hour or so you’ll come back and your little mass of dough will be beautifully risen and fragrant, anxiously waiting to be either formed into beautiful loaves of delicious bread or refrigerated for use a day or two (or three or four!) down the road.
This is the third five-minute bread recipe I’ve posted and, if you haven’t tried any of them yet, this is your time to shine (or should I say rise?). This bread is fantastic for dipping in yummy olive oil, perfect for the bread basket and makes incredible sandwiches with layers of deli meats, cheese, veggies, hummus, spreads ……….. whatever you love on your sandwiches! Oh, and your family/friends will be begging you for more. Watch out though – once you spoil them with these simple but sumptuous breads, there’s no more loafing around! (at least when it comes to baking bread!) 🙂
Sunflower Seed & Rosemary Five Minute Artisan Bread
2-¾ cups hot water, I use the hottest water from my tap – by the time it hits the bowl and I add the other ingredients it cools off a bit and is the perfect temperature
1-½ tablespoon granulated yeast, I like to buy mine in bulk at the big box stores like Sam’s or Costco, it can also be purchased here
1 ¼ tablespoon sea salt
1 tablespoon sugar
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
1 ½ tablespoons finely chopped fresh rosemary
1 cup roasted, salted sunflower seeds
6-½ cups unbleached all-purpose flour
egg white wash – 1 large egg white, beaten with 1 tablespoon cold water
toasted sesame seeds or flax seeds
Directions:
Sharon says
This recipe is fantastic. Very easy to alter in my experience. I eliminated the salt due to our household requiring low sodium diet. Instead upped sugar to 3 tablespoons. I threw the dough together and refrigerated the whole thing overnight. I covered it lightly with Saran Wrap. Raised beautifully. I did the first raise without rosemary, as I wanted the dough to be flexible for ingredients which could be added later (though I did add sunflower seeds). After first raise, I decided to start with two baguettes (instructions for making baguette dead-on, though it took awhile for me to envision what was meant). When I was ready to make the baguettes, I cut the dough in half and cut that half in half again (two, 1/4 dough sections). This makes two perfectly sized, shaped baguettes. As I folded the dough over twice lengthwise to make the baguette, I added fresh rosemary in one loaf and fresh thyme in the other, roughly a tablespoon+ each. Worked like a charm. They go great with mozarella cheese/cheddar cheese/fresh garlic, 350 degrees in my Breville for around 10-15 min. Still have half the dough to use for other bread projects.
Chris Scheuer says
Thanks Sharon for taking the time to leave such a great review!
Pacheco Patty says
Looks beautiful, now I’m curious to try the bread with the steak salad;-)
Inside a British Mum's Kitchen says
I have a bad case of YIP so this is meant for me!! wonderful – this is a keeper – thanks 🙂
Mary x
Happier Than a Pig in Mud says
I’ve been making the ABin5 breads for years now and haven’t made one bad loaf! Love your add-ins:@)
Swathi says
Beautiful loaf, I am fan of Artisan bread. Wishing you and family a Happy and Prosperous New Year.
Eri says
Happy New Year!!! Best wishes to you and your family!
Your 5 minutes breads was the first recipe that I made from your blog, and they were fantastic!
I’m sure that these with the sunflower and Rosemary will be divine!
Claire @ Claire K Creations says
It really is crazy that we pay money for fancy breads when we can whip up delicacies like this at home! I just might have to make this this weekend. We were given an lovely olive oil and dukkah for Christmas… looks like they were meant to be together.
Susan says
Okay, okay, okay…I bought the book on your recommendation – now I just have to try it! Your bread turns out beautifully every time!
I’ve awarded you the “Liebster Blog” award! Pleaes stop by to “pick it up” and pass it on: http://www.createamazingmeals.com/2012/01/liebster-blog-award.html
Happy New Year, Chris!
Lizzy Do says
Gorgeous, delicious looking bread! I’m breaking out the yeast today…good excuse to turn on the oven on this arctic morning 🙂
Kim says
I really like this kind of bread… It’s kind of magical, don’t you think? Sunflower seed and rosemary, it’s a good idea… I love baking bread and I love simple recipes!
Vicki V @ blestnest.blogspot.com says
This is a beautiful loaf! I will definitely be trying it. Love the sunflower seeds on top!
Vicki V @ blestnest.blogspot.com says
This is a beautiful loaf! I will definitely be trying it. Love the sunflower seeds on top!
France@beyondthepeel says
Ooh I think this is great. I’m going to try it with spelt flour. I never minded kneading that much and since my kitchen aid mixer with hook I never knead any more, but skipping this step all together sound fantastic.
Cathy at Wives with Knives says
I’m one of those who is intimidated by yeast and working with it is on my New Year’s resolution list. I even have the book for heaven sake! I have some dough rising right now and your recipe is the next one I want to try. Beautiful loaves and delicious photos.
Hovkonditorn says
This looks great! You are so talented!!
The Mom Chef says
I’m making soup today. I think I just found the perfect thing to go with it. I’ll let you know if I succeed (since yes, I do have YIP).
Thanks for another fantastic bread. You’re so, so good at this.
Sandra says
Yep I have YIP. On Sunday I declared that I was going to back off the carbs for a while. On second thought……