Airfryer carrot buns with sunflower seeds
These carrot buns are perfect as a side for many dishes, especially soups, salads or as part of a lunch spread. They're delicious when warm, and the flavour of the sunflower seeds gives a lovely crunchy texture.
Equipment
- 1 Air fryer
- 1 Bowl
- 1 Grater
- 1 Measuring cup
- 1 Teaspoon
Ingredients
- 250 g wheat flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt- 1 pinch sugar
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 125 ml lukewarm water
- 100 g carrot
- 50 g sunflower seeds
- 1 tbsp sunflower seeds
Instructions
Prepare the dough:
- In a large bowl, mix the wheat flour, baking powder and salt.
- Add the olive oil and lukewarm water. Knead the dough until it's smooth.
- Mix the grated carrots and sunflower seeds into the dough.
Shape the buns:
- Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces.
- Shape each piece into a bun.
- Lightly sprinkle the surface of each bun with sunflower seeds.
Preheat the airfryer:
- Preheat your airfryer to 180°C for about 5 minutes.
Baking:
- Place the buns in the airfryer basket with a little space between each.
- Bake at 180°C for about 20 minutes, or until the buns are golden brown and baked through. You may need to bake them in several batches depending on the size of your airfryer.
Cooling:
- Take the buns out of the airfryer and let them rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Serving suggestions for carrot buns with sunflower seeds:
1. As bread for soups and stews:- Serve these buns as a delicious side for soups or stews. They're especially good with creamy soups like potato or pumpkin soup, where you can use them to dip in and soak up all the lovely flavours.
- Use these buns as a healthier and more flavourful version of a classic burger or sandwich bun. They're particularly good with grilled chicken, fresh vegetables and a lightly spiced mayo.
- These buns can also be part of a lovely breakfast or brunch. Serve them with toppings like cheese and ham, or use them to make an avocado toast with a poached egg on top.
- Cut the buns in half and toast them lightly. Serve with butter, cheese, or even a homemade herb pesto for a healthy and filling snack.
Accompaniments for the carrot buns:
1. Butter or cream cheese:- A classic – soft butter or cream cheese always tastes good on freshly baked bread.
- Try a sweet jam, for example apricot or raspberry, for a lovely contrast to the salty, nutty flavour of the buns.
- Serve the buns with a side of scrambled eggs or scrambled tofu for a protein-rich breakfast or brunch.
- Add freshly chopped parsley, dill or spring onions along with slices of cucumber or radishes for a fresh and healthy touch.
- Serve with a dollop of basil pesto or hummus for a Mediterranean-inspired snack.
Nutrition
Calories: 315kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 9gFat: 8gSaturated fat: 1gPolyunsaturated fat: 3gMonounsaturated fat: 3gSodium: 186mgPotassium: 228mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 4183IUVitamin B1: 1mgVitamin B2: 0.4mgVitamin B3: 5mgVitamin B5: 0.5mgVitamin B6: 0.2mgVitamin C: 2mgVitamin E: 5mgVitamin K: 4µgCalcium: 28mgIron: 4mgMagnesium: 58mgPhosphorus: 159mgSelenium: 28µgZinc: 1mgFolic acid: 96µgNet carbohydrates: 49g
