Humus Bread Recipe | Video

Wondering what you can make with hummus? Then try this moist and savory hummus bread. It is nutty, tasty with a beautiful crumb. Try this and you will realize that hummus and pita bread is not the only option.

This protein packed bread is a perfect recipe to use up leftover humus. You can also make your own hummus - I have the recipe in the recipe card below. Great to eat toasted or make a sandwich. Also tasty to eat with a thin layer of extra hummus, for added yumminess!!

This post contains affiliate links to Amazon and other sites. I will earn a commission from qualifying purchases through those links. This blog generates income via ads. Click here to read my affiliate links policy.

About the Recipe

I love baking bread at home. I either bake sourdough bread or a yeast bread almost every week. Even though I bake certain breads in rotation, I also look for new recipes to try.

In one such quest, I found this delicious Hummus bread recipe in my King Arthur Flour: Whole Grain Baking cookbook. I have adapted the recipe a little to make it vegan.

It is a delicious yeast bread with hummus. Yes, the same humus that you use as a dip. It sounds like an interesting ingredient in a bread recipe, but it adds protein and lots of flavor. You can use either store-bought or make our own (recipe below or use my other hummus recipe).

The best part of this bread is it tastes great toasted spread with butter or with a thin layer of hummus, for added punch. Use it to make simple sandwich filled with roasted veggies, cheese and so on.

Ingredients

For the details of the exact quantities of each ingredient and the list of ingredients needed, check the printable recipe card below.

Here are the ingredients you need to make this delicious bread with hummus:

• Humus aka houmus - feel free to make your own - recipe below. Or use your favorite store-bought hummus. Use any flavor you like - roasted garlic or red pepper. If you want to make a sweet bread, then use chocolate hummus - check the tips section to see how to.
• Flour - we will need both all-purpose and whole-wheat flours for this recipe. You can add more whole-wheat flour to make it even healthier.
• Instant Yeast
• Egg replacer - original recipe used 1 large egg. But to make it vegan, I used commercial egg replacer. Ground flaxseeds will also work here.

• Sesame seeds - adds nuttiness to the recipe. Toast them until lightly golden before using.
• Oil - any light flavored oil can be used.
• Milk - I used non-dairy oat milk to make
• Orange juice - you can use either freshly squeezed or bottled juice. Orange juice helps to temper the slightly bitter flavor of whole-wheat. You will not really taste the orange in the bread itself. But if you don't have it on hand, then substitute with water.
• Salt and sugar
• You will also need a 8.5"x4.5" baking pan. But you can also use 9"x5" loaf pan - just note that the loaf will not be as high.

Instructions

For the detailed instructions on how to make the recipe with exact timings, check the printable recipe card below.

Here is how to make this delicious hummus bread recipe:

Combine all the ingredients in a large mixing bowl or the bowl of the stand mixer.

Mix well using hands or a mixer until a smooth and soft dough forms. Transfer to a greased bowl and let rise for about 1 hour until the dough is very puffy or until almost doubled in volume.

Lightly grease a 8½"x4½" loaf pan.

Gently deflate the dough and shape it into a 9" log. Place it in the prepared pan and cover it gently with lightly greased plastic wrap. Allow to rise until the dough crowns about 1~1½" over the rim of the pan.

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Bake the bread for 35~40 minutes. After 20 minutes, loosely cover the bread with aluminum foil and continue baking until the bread is golden brown and an instant read thermometer inserted in the center registers 190°F.

Remove from the oven, after couple of minutes, remove from the oven and let cool completely before slicing. Brush with melted butter, if desired, while still hot.

How to serve Hummus Bread

Here are a few ideas on how to serve this yummy bread:

• Toast and spread with butter or a thin layer of hummus.
• Make a vegetarian or vegan sandwich - pick 1~2 from each of the below:
  • Spreads - harissa, pesto, green chutney or more humus
  • Veggies - roasted veggies, sautéed greens like kale, spinach or chard, lettuce, tomato, caramelized onions
  • Protein - sweet potato chickpea burger, burger, store-bought chik'n or any of you favorite patties, grated paneer or tofu
  • Cheese - grilled halloumi, cheese slices

Expert Tips

• Feel free to use any flavor of hummus. Roasted garlic or roasted red pepper or caramelized onion (yumm!!) are all perfect.
• If you want to bake with chocolate hummus to make a sweet humus bread then go ahead. Make the below adjustments to the recipe:
  • Increase the amount of sugar to 2 tablespoons. But you if you want a slightly sweeter bread, then add another tablespoon.
  • Skip sesame seeds and add a handful of raisins or chocolate chips for added sweetness.
• Depending on the loaf pan you use, the second rise will be slightly different:
  • for a 9" x 5" loaf pan, it should crown 1" over the rim
  • for 8½"x4½" loaf pan, it should crown 1½" over the rim
• Make sure to let the loaf cool down completely before slicing.
• Wrap any leftover bread in plastic wrap or foil and place in an airtight bag. Store at room temperature for 2 days or freeze for up to 2 months. To thaw, simply place them in a toaster and toast until crisp.
• Here is another delicious idea - make hummus flatbread. Just let the dough rise for the first time. Then divide the dough into smaller dough balls, roll and cook on a griddle.

You might also like

I love hearing from you!! If you’ve tried this and liked it, then don't forget to let me know. Give a star rating and let me know in the comments below. Also tag me in your creations on Instagram @cooks_hideout. I love sharing photos when people make my recipes. You can use the hashtag #cookshideout too.

Recipe Card

Hummus Bread

Try this moist, savory bread recipe with hummus. It is nutty, tasty with a beautiful crumb. Great to eat toasted and spread with butter. Also perfect for sandwiches.

Author: Pavani

Print Pin Rate

Cook ModePrevent your screen from going dark

Prep Time: 20 mins

Cook Time: 40 mins

Rising Time:: 2 hrs 30 mins

Total Time: 3 hrs 30 mins

Course: breads

Cuisine: American

Servings: 12 Servings

Ingredients

1x2x3x

• 2 cups Whole-wheat flour
• 1 cup All purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons Instant Yeast
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• 1½ teaspoons Salt
• ¾ cup Hummus (recipe follows, but you can also use store bought if desired)
• ½ cup Lukewarm Milk
• ¼ cup Orange juice (I used store bought OJ)
• ¼ cup Olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Egg Replacer or 1 large Egg
• ¼ cup Sesame seeds, lightly toasted

Hummus Recipe:

• ½ cup Tahini (sesame paste)
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 2 teaspoons Ground Cumin
• 4 ~ 8 cloves Garlic, peeled
• 2 15 oz. cans Chickpeas, drained and ¾ cups of liquid reserved

Instructions

• Make Hummus: Place all the ingredients except for the chickpea liquid in a food processor. Add ½cup of the reserved chickpea liquid. Blend until smooth; if the mixture is not smooth enough, add the remaining ¼cup additional liquid. Refrigerate until ready to use.
• Make the Bread: Combine all the ingredients in a large mixing bowl or the bowl of the stand mixer. Mix well using hands or a mixer until a smooth and soft dough forms. Transfer to a greased bowl and let rise for about 1 hour until the dough is very puffy or until almost doubled in volume.
• Lightly grease a 9"x5" loaf pan (original recipe used 8½"x4½" loaf pan).
• Gently deflate the dough and shape it into a 9" log. Place it in the prepared pan and cover it gently with lightly greased plastic wrap. Allow to rise for 1~1½hour or until the dough crowns about 1" over the rim of the pan (it should crown about 1½" over 8½"x4½" loaf pan).
• Preheat the oven to 350°F.
• Bake the bread for 35~40 minutes. After 20 minutes, loosely cover the bread with aluminum foil and continue baking until the bread is golden brown and an instant read thermometer inserted in the center registers 190°F.
• Remove from the oven, after couple of minutes, remove from the oven and let cool completely before slicing. Brush with melted butter, if desired, while still hot.

Video

Notes

• Feel free to use any flavor of hummus. Roasted garlic or roasted red pepper or caramelized onion (yumm!!) are all perfect.
• If you want to bake with chocolate hummus to make a sweet humus bread then go ahead. Make the below adjustments to the recipe:
  • Increase the amount of sugar to 2 tablespoons. But you if you want a slightly sweeter bread, then add another tablespoon.
  • Skip sesame seeds and add a handful of raisins or chocolate chips for added sweetness.
• Depending on the loaf pan you use, the second rise will be slightly different:
  • for a 9" x 5" loaf pan, it should crown 1" over the rim
  • for 8½"x4½" loaf pan, it should crown 1½" over the rim
• Make sure to let the loaf cool down completely before slicing.
• Wrap any leftover bread in plastic wrap or foil and place in an airtight bag. Store at room temperature for 2 days or freeze for up to 2 months. To thaw, simply place them in a toaster and toast until crisp.
• Here is another delicious idea - make hummus flatbread. Just let the dough rise for the first time. Then divide the dough into smaller dough balls, roll and cook on a griddle.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Slice | Calories: 351kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 581mg | Potassium: 377mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 77IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 104mg | Iron: 4mg

Tried this recipe?Mention @cooks_hideout or tag #cookshideout!