Homemade Flaxseed Bread

Ingredients

• • Sifted flour: 500 grams
  • Flax seeds: 2 tablespoons

• • Salt: 1 teaspoon
  • Dry yeast: 8 grams
  • Sugar: 2 tablespoons

• • Warm milk: 350 ml
  • Baking powder: 1 teaspoon
  • Apple cider vinegar: 1 tablespoon

• • Egg: 1
  • Sunflower oil: 25 ml
  • Butter: 50 grams (softened)

Directions

1. 1. Prepare the Yeast Mixture:
      • In a small bowl, mix the dry yeast with 1 tablespoon of sugar and half of the warm milk. Let it sit for about 10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
   2. Mix Dry Ingredients:
      • • In a large mixing bowl, combine the sifted flour, flax seeds, salt, and baking powder.

   3. Combine Wet Ingredients:
      • In another bowl, whisk together the remaining warm milk, apple cider vinegar, egg, sunflower oil, and the remaining sugar.

1. 1. Form the Dough:
      • • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
        • Add the frothy yeast mixture and continue to mix until a dough forms.
        • Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.

   2. First Rise:
      • Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it has doubled in size.

1. 1. Shape the Dough:
      • After the dough has risen, punch it down to release the air. Knead it briefly and shape it into a loaf or divide it into smaller portions to make individual rolls.
      • Place the shaped dough into a greased loaf pan or on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

1. 1. Second Rise:
      • Cover the dough again and let it rise for another 30 minutes.
   2. Preheat the Oven:
      • • Preheat your oven to 180 degrees Celsius (350 degrees Fahrenheit).

   3. Bake the Bread:
      • • Before placing the bread in the oven, brush the top with the softened butter.
        • Bake the bread in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the bread sounds hollow when tapped.

   4. Cool the Bread:
      • Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack before slicing.

Serving Suggestions

• Serve this bread fresh with butter, jam, or honey.
• Use it for making sandwiches, toast, or as a side for soups and salads.

Cooking Tips

• • Make sure the milk is warm but not hot, as too high a temperature can kill the yeast.

• Knead the dough well to develop the gluten, which gives the bread its structure.

Nutritional Benefits

• • Flax Seeds: Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, and lignans.
  • Whole Milk: Provides calcium and vitamin D.

• Egg: Adds protein and helps in binding the dough.

Dietary Information

• This bread contains gluten and dairy.
• To make it dairy-free, substitute the milk with a plant-based milk and the butter with a vegan alternative.