Classic Flax Bread

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Ingredients

  • 6 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
  • 3/4 cup ground flax seeds (flax meal)
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 tablespoon fast rising instant yeast
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. Set aside 1 cup flour.
  2. Mix remaining flour, flax seed, sugar, salt, and yeast in a large bowl.
  3. Heat water, milk, and oil until hot to the touch (about 125-130°F) but DO NOT BOIL.
  4. Stir milk mixture into dry mixture. Mix in enough reserved flour to make a soft dough that does not stick to the bowl.
  5. Turn out onto floured board and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes.
  6. Cover dough and let rest 10 minutes.
  7. Divide dough in 1/2 and shape into loaves.
  8. Place into 2 greased (8 1/2 inch x 4 1/2 inch) loaf pans.
  9. Cover and let rise in a warm place until dough has doubled in volume (about 40-50 minutes).
  10. Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F for 30-35 minutes.
  11. Remove from pans and cool on wire racks.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

380 kcal 19% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 10.7g 21% DV
Total Fat 16.5g 21% DV
Carbs 48.1g 17% DV
Fiber 3.5g 13% DV
Sugar 12g 24% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10762.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 680.5mg 14% DV
Cholesterol 15mg 5% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 251.8mcg 28% DV
Vitamin C 12.9mg 14% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 139mg 11% DV
Iron 3.9mg 22% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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