Flax Seed Bread (Bread Machine) |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 180 Minutes |
Ready In: 195 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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I saw flax seed at the grocery and bought it without any idea of what to do with it. I found out that flax seed contributes fiber and omega-3s to the diet. Even better, it made this delightful, speckled loaf with a nutty flavor. Wonderful as is or toasted. Ingredients:
1/4 ounce active dry yeast (1 envelope) |
1 1/4 cups warm water |
3 tablespoons honey |
1 tablespoon olive oil |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1 cup flax seed meal (ground flax seed) |
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour |
1 1/2 cups bread flour |
cornmeal |
Directions:
1. Place ingredients in your bread machine as directed by your manufacturer.
2. Set to dough cycle. Check the consistency after about 10 minutes - if it looks dry, add a little more water.
3. After initial rise, remove, shape in a large round loaf (or whatever you like), let rise again on a cornmeal dusted baking pan.
4. Preheat oven to 400 deg. If desired, brush loaf with an egg wash (one egg beaten with 1 tbl. cold water). Slash loaf with sharp knife. Place in oven. After 15 min., reduce temperature to 350 deg.
5. Bake for an additional 25 minutes or until loaf is done - an instant thermometer should read 205 deg.
6. Turn onto cooling rack and let cool.
7. Note: If using flax seed, 2/3 cups seed will grind into 1 cup flax meal.
8. Note2: If using egg wash, you may also sprinkle loaf with whole flax or poppy seeds.
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