Best Sunflower Seeds (hulled) Substitutes for Yeasted Breads

Prioritize substitutions that protect gluten development and fermentation performance. Bread dough is less forgiving than quick bakes. Structure and fermentation can collapse with poor substitutions.

Reviewed by the CupOrGram Editorial TeamSources: King Arthur Baking, USDA FoodData CentralMethodology

Can I make bread without sunflower seeds (hulled)?

Yes. Start with Pumpkin Seeds at 1:1, then adjust liquid or bake time in small steps after a test batch.

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Pumpkin Seeds

Use 1:1

Similar size and use. Greener colour, milder fat.

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How much does 1 cup of sunflower seeds (hulled) weigh?

On CupOrGram, 1 cup of sunflower seeds (hulled) is treated as 144 grams. Use the conversion page if you want the original ingredient weight before choosing a substitute.

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Common Questions for Yeasted Breads

Will pumpkin seeds work as a sunflower seeds (hulled) substitute in yeasted dough?

Yes, at 1:1. Similar size and use. Greener colour, milder fat. Bake-test before scaling up.

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