Volume IV
Breads & Savoury Bakes

Ayurveda favours unleavened or naturally leavened breads eaten fresh and warm; yeasted bread is heavier and slightly sour. Soda bread, flatbreads and quick bakes keep the comfort of Western baking with fewer drawbacks.
| No. | Recipe | Region | Best season | kcal | Protein (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.01 | Spelt Soda Bread | British & Irish | All year | 162 | 6.7 |
| 8.02 | Herb & Olive-Oil Flatbread | Italian | All year | 197 | 5.3 |
| 8.03 | Millet & Corn Muffins | North American | Kapha season (late winter – spring) | 150 | 3.4 |
| 8.04 | Savoury Zucchini & Herb Muffins | British & Irish | Pitta season (summer), All year | 144 | 5.9 |
| 8.05 | Soft Whole-Wheat Tortillas | Latin American | All year | 140 | 3.8 |
- Vol IV · 8.01
Breads & Savoury Bakes
Spelt Soda Bread
Inspired by Irish soda bread
WesternBritish & IrishAll year- Nut-free
- Soy-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
162 kcal6.7 g proteinSoft crumbView recipe → - Vol IV · 8.02
Breads & Savoury Bakes
Herb & Olive-Oil Flatbread
Inspired by Focaccia (yeast-free)
WesternItalianAll year- Nut-free
- Soy-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
197 kcal5.3 g proteinSoftView recipe → - Vol IV · 8.03
Breads & Savoury Bakes
Millet & Corn Muffins
Inspired by Cornbread
WesternNorth AmericanKapha season- Nut-free
- Soy-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
150 kcal3.4 g proteinSoftView recipe → - Vol IV · 8.04
Breads & Savoury Bakes
Savoury Zucchini & Herb Muffins
Inspired by Savoury muffins
WesternBritish & IrishPitta seasonAll year- Nut-free
- Soy-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
144 kcal5.9 g proteinSoftView recipe → - Vol IV · 8.05
Breads & Savoury Bakes
Soft Whole-Wheat Tortillas
Inspired by Flour tortillas
WesternLatin AmericanAll year- Vegan if oil replaces ghee
- Nut-free
- Soy-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
140 kcal3.8 g proteinSoftView recipe →