Name: Carrot Bread
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 14 Slices
Cuisine: American

Jule’s Menu Verified

February 10, 2026

Thanks to grated carrots in the dough and a pre-soaked mix of sunflower and pumpkin seeds, this bread becomes wonderfully moist and irresistibly flavorful. The combination of whole-grain and wheat flours with gentle kneading creates a hearty, rustic loaf that’s perfect for spreading with butter, layering with cheese, or enjoying on its own.

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Carrot Bread

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Ingredients

WarningWheat and 1 other allergen identified

Instructions

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Instructions

Roast the kernels in a dry pan, remove from the heat and let cool. Mix in a small bowl with water and salt, cover, and let soak for at least eight hours.

Wash or peel the carrots and coarsely grate them. Dissolve the yeast and sugar in 50 ml of water. Place the flour in a mixing bowl, add the yeast mixture, and knead briefly. Stir in the soaker and grated carrots and knead for about five minutes. Gradually add the remaining water.

Brush a bowl with oil, shape the dough into a ball and place it in the bowl. Cover and let it rise in a warm place for one hour.

Generously dust the proofing basket with flour, place the dough on a floured work surface and shape it into a round loaf. Place it in the proofing basket and let it rise, covered, for another 40 minutes.

Preheat oven to 240°C (top/bottom heat) or 220°C (fan oven), place a bowl of water on the oven floor.

Carefully turn the bread dough out onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and place it on the middle rack of the oven. Bake for 10 minutes, then briefly open the oven door to release the steam. Reduce the heat to 210°C, and bake for approximately 40 to 45 minutes.

Then let the bread cool down on a cooling rack or oven rack.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Seed Soaking Magic 💦
Always pre-soak sunflower and pumpkin seeds in lukewarm water for at least 30 minutes before adding to the dough, which softens them and prevents drawing moisture from the bread during baking.
Moisture Balance Technique 💧
Gently squeeze excess liquid from grated carrots before incorporating them into the dough to maintain optimal bread moisture and prevent a soggy texture.
Flour Blending Precision 🌾
When combining whole wheat and all-purpose flours, sift them together thoroughly to ensure even distribution and prevent dense, uneven bread.
Yeast Activation Secret 🍞
Dissolve fresh yeast in lukewarm water (not hot) with a pinch of sugar to activate it properly, ensuring a robust rise and light, airy bread texture.
Kneading Mindfulness 👐
Use a gentle, folding kneading technique to develop gluten without overworking the dough, which helps maintain the bread's rustic, tender crumb.

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Hi, I’m Julia, and I’m the recipe developer, photographer, and author behind Jules’ Menu. I’ve spent the last eight years perfecting healthy everyday recipes so they strike the perfect balance between healthy and nourishing, simple and practical, and gourmet-level delicious.