Whole Wheat Flaxseed Bread Recipe

Name: Whole Wheat Flaxseed Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup water (at room temperature); 1 Tbs. molasses or honey; 1 Tbs. olive oil; 4 Tbs. flaxseeds; 1 ⅓ cups whole wheat flour; ⅔ cup bread flour or all-purpose flour; 2 Tbs. nonfat dry milk powder; 1 1/2 tsp. yeast; 1 tsp. salt; 1 large egg white, beaten

Servings: persons

1
Stir together water, molasses and oil in measuring cup until molasses dissolves.
2
Set aside.
3
Grind 3 Tbs.
4
flaxseeds to a powder in coffee grinder or mini-chopper.
5
Place whole wheat flour, bread flour, ground flaxseeds, milk powder, yeast and salt in food processor fitted with metal chopping blade; pulse several times to blend.
6
With motor running, slowly add liquid through feed tube, and process until dough is smooth and pulls away from sides of work bowl.
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If dough seems too thick, adjust texture by adding 1 Tbs.
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water at a time.
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Process 1 minute.
10
Transfer dough to large bowl coated with cooking spray.
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Turn dough to coat all sides with spray.
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Cover with plastic wrap, and let rise 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours, or until dough has doubled in size.
13
Turn out onto lightly floured work surface, and shape into round or oval loaf.
14
Place on baking sheet coated with cooking spray.
15
Cover with plastic wrap coated with cooking spray.
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Let loaf rise 1 hour, or until almost doubled.
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Preheat oven to 400F.
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Brush loaf with egg white, and sprinkle with remaining 1 Tbs.
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whole flaxseeds.
20
Score top of loaf with 4 1/4-inch-deep slashes using serrated knife.
21
Bake bread 25 to 35 minutes, or until golden and hollow-sounding when tapped.
22
Cool bread on wire rack.

1105

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup water (at room temperature), 1 Tbs. molasses or honey, 1 Tbs. olive oil, 4 Tbs. flaxseeds, and more.

Yes, Whole Wheat Flaxseed Bread falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Whole Wheat Flaxseed Bread

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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