Tahini Bread – Gluten-Free, Easy & Nutritious

Ingredients (for one loaf pan):
• 6 tablespoons raw tahini (whole or regular)
• 2 teaspoons maple syrup (or date syrup or honey) – optional
• 4 large eggs
• 1 level teaspoon baking powder or baking soda

Add-ins (don’t skip – you can mix & match):
• ½ teaspoon salt (for a savory version, you can add a bit more or use coarse salt)
• ⅔ cup sliced almonds / chopped nuts / pine nuts / pumpkin seeds (or a mix)
• 4 tablespoons sesame seeds (you can add a bit more if you like)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven
   Preheat to 350°F (180°C). It’s important that the oven is fully hot, especially if using baking soda, as the batter should go in immediately after mixing.
2. Mix the base
   In a bowl, combine all ingredients except the add-ins.
   Whisk until you get a smooth, uniform batter.
   Make sure to use a level teaspoon of baking soda to avoid a strong aftertaste.
3. Add the mix-ins
   In a separate bowl, mix all the add-ins.
   Add about ¾ of them into the batter and stir.
4. Transfer to pan
   Pour the batter into a well-greased loaf pan (preferably lined with parchment paper).
   Sprinkle the remaining add-ins on top.
5. Bake
   Bake for 30–40 minutes, until the bread is golden and set.
6. Cool before slicing
   Let the bread cool completely before slicing.

💡 Highly recommended: remove the bread from the pan and place it on a cooling rack to prevent steam from making the bottom soggy.