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Ruisleipä bread served with pumpkin seeds, freshly baked
Crunchy pumpkin seed topped Finnish rye bread

Pumpkin Seed Ruisleipä

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan
Seeds not only decorate the bread but also complement the acidic character of the rye with flavour. During baking, the pumpkin seeds toast on top of the bread, exuding a nutty aroma, while the crumb remains soft. This recipe brings the world of rustic Finnish breads into your kitchen.
🕒 Prep Time 2 hrs 5 mins
🍳 Cook Time 40 mins
⌛ Total Time 2 hrs 45 mins
🍽️ Servings 6 servings
🔥 Calories 260 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Finnish

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Mixing bowl: For assembling the dough.
  • Pastry brush: For brushing the dough so the seeds stick.

Allergen Information

⚠️ Cereals containing gluten (Rye, Wheat)

Instructions

1 ✓

Mix the yeast and sugar in the lukewarm water, leave to rest for 10 minutes.

Tip: Sugar kickstarts the yeast reproduction.
2 ✓

Mix the flours and salt, add the yeast water and oil. Knead into a medium-soft dough.

Tip: If the dough comes away from the side of the bowl, the consistency is good.
3 ✓

Prove covered for 1.5 hours in a warm place.

Tip: Slower proving results in better flavour.
4 ✓

Shape into a loaf, brush the top with water, and sprinkle generously with pumpkin seeds. Press the seeds in a little.

Tip: Water acts as glue, and pressing ensures that the expanding dough during baking doesn't throw off the seeds.
5 ✓

Prove again for 20 minutes on the baking tray, meanwhile preheat the oven to 200°C. Bake for 35-40 minutes.

Tip: It is ready when tapping the bottom gives a hollow sound.
6 ✓

Let cool on a wire rack before slicing.

Tip: If you cut it warm, the inside may remain 'gummy' (sticky) because the steam hasn't escaped.

Recipe FAQ

Why do the seeds fall off?
You didn't press them on enough, or you didn't brush liquid underneath (water/egg).

Ingredients

  • 200 g Plain flour or bread flour
  • 300 g Rye flour
  • 300 ml Lukewarm water
  • 10 g Dried yeast
  • 50 g Shelled pumpkin seeds
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tbsp Brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil