Flourless Buckwheat Bread (No Yeast)
This hearty and savory buckwheat bread is made from simple pantry staples in only 10 minutes of hands-on time and a really easy baking recipe.
No yeast, no bread machine, no animal products, oil or sugar is required — just a handful of simple and healthy ingredients!
Crispy on the outside, chewy, seeded and flavorful, you can serve it for breakfast, lunch or dinner with your favorite spreads or fixings! It’s a delicious base for healthy vegan grilled cheese.
We’ve tried many vegan bread recipes over the years and this buckwheat bread is on repeat in our kitchen. If you love baking as much as we do, try our banana bread and cornbread next!
Recipe overview
· Nutty, flavorful and savory
· Accessible ingredients, no buckwheat flour needed
· Contains calcium & omega-3
· Egg-free, oil-free, yeast-free
· Super nutritious, soft & crispy on the outside
· Slices well & isn’t crumbly
· Only one bowl and a food processor needed
Despite its name, buckwheat doesn’t actually contain any wheat. It’s naturally gluten-free and nutrient-packed with fiber, complex carbs, minerals and plant-based protein!

Ingredients needed
· Buckwheat groats — soaked in water for a few hours or overnight, then processed into batter.
· Rolled oats — can be skipped or doubled depending on your desired taste and consistency!
· Flaxseeds — budget-friendly egg replacement.
· Applesauce — our favorite oil replacement to hold moisture when baking!
· Tahini — healthy fats and calcium; adds nutty flavor & texture.
· Baking powder — yeast-free raising agent.
· Toppings — sesame, sunflower, flax, rolled oats, whatever you like!
Only basic kitchen tools are required to make this buckwheat bread — no bread machine. A large mixing bowl, food processor, loaf pan, parchment paper and measuring equipment are all you need.
How to make buckwheat bread
1. Soak the buckwheat groats and flaxseeds in water for at least two hours, better overnight.
2. Preheat your oven and prepare a loaf pan.
3. Add the buckwheat mixture alongside the rest of the ingredients for this bread to a food processor.
4. Process to create a homogenous batter.
5. Transfer into your baking pan, flatten with a spoon and brush with some applesauce or aquafaba. Read More…