Big Sur Bakery Hide Bread Recipe Recipe

Taste the magic of Big Sur! This recipe, inspired by Terry "Hide" Prince and the legendary Big Sur Bakery, delivers a dense, nutrient-packed bread bursting with flavor. Imagine a hearty, seed-studded English muffin, elevated with the unique coastal twist of kelp for seasoning. This isn't your average bread; it's a powerhouse of amaranth, millet, quinoa, flax seeds, and wholesome grains, offering a blissful buttery crunch after toasting. Adapted from a sea voyage recipe, this bread is surprisingly easy to make, even for beginners! Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a unique side, get ready for a taste of Big Sur in your kitchen.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 70 mins
Calories 266.4 kcal
Protein 20g
Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)
Big Sur Bakery Hide Bread Recipe

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Ingredients for Big Sur Bakery Hide Bread Recipe

  • All Purpose Flour
  • Flax Seed
  • Sesame Seeds
  • Oat Bran
  • Sunflower Seeds
  • ½ cup millet
  • Dulse Flakes
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • Beer
  • Buttermilk
  • Unsalted Butter

How to Make Big Sur Bakery Hide Bread Recipe

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, combine all dry ingredients: 2 cups whole wheat flour, 1 cup spelt flour, ½ cup amaranth, ½ cup millet, ½ cup quinoa, ¼ cup flax seeds, 2 tablespoons kelp granules (or seaweed flakes), 2 teaspoons baking soda, 1 teaspoon baking powder.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together wet ingredients: 1 ¾ cups buttermilk (or milk/beer), 2 tablespoons melted butter, 1 large egg.
  4. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Once cooled, slice the bread and toast until deeply golden brown.
  8. Slather generously with butter (or drizzle with olive oil or honey), and sprinkle with a bit more sea salt. Enjoy!
  9. Note: This is a dense bread – the toasting step is crucial for the best texture and flavor!

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Elevate your dish with simple flavor boosters! A final flourish of freshly chopped herbs can add incredible brightness, while a squeeze of lemon or lime juice right before serving can awaken all the flavors. Don't underestimate a sprinkle of quality finishing salt or a drizzle of good olive oil to make your creation shine.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

9g

Fat

5g

Carbs

14g