This is a wholesome whole wheat flaxseed bread machine recipe that makes a tasty loaf great for breakfast sandwiches, morning toast and classic lunch sandwiches like reubens and BLTS.
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This Flaxseed Bread Machine Recipe is incredibly delicious and wholesome - a variation of my whole wheat bread, honey wheat bread and rye bread recipes. Use it to make a classic hot sandwich, like a ham and cheese sandwich or a delicious bacon, egg and cheese breakfast sandwich. Flaxseed bread is delicious drizzled with pure honey or spread with avocado, peanut butter and banana, cream cheese and homemade apple butter.
You can make this a seeded flaxseed bread by topping the crust with a superseed mix before baking or adding the seed mix to the dough as it kneads. For an extra healthy and seeded bread, add it to both the crust and the dough.
Why You'll Love This Flaxseed Bread Recipe
- It's a wholesome alternative to classic white bread for breakfast, toast and lunch.
- The bread machine makes baking homemade breads incredibly easy.
- Although it's packed with hearty and healthy ingredients, this recipe makes a fluffy and tender loaf of bread.
Ingredients
To make a 1.5 pound loaf of whole wheat flaxseed bread you need:
- 1 ½ cups warm water 115℉
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 cup bread flour
- ½ cup ground flaxseed
- 1 tbsp vital wheat gluten
- 2 tsp yeast active dry, instant or bread machine
- 3 tbsp superseed mix (optional)
Step-By-Step Instructions
- Add the ingredients in the order listed to the bread maker pan. If adding superseed mix to the dough, add it now. *The ingredients are listed in the order that Cuisinart machines require them to go. Check your brand's manual for the correct order to add ingredients. If it differs, add them in the order that your manual states.
- MACHINE BAKING: Select the whole wheat bread setting, choose the 1.5 lb loaf size and your preferred crust color. After the last rise and before the bake cycle begins, brush the dough lightly with milk and sprinkle on the seeds (optional). When baking is complete, turn off the bread machine. Remove the bread pan and the bread immediately. Cool on a wire rack completely before slicing.
- OVEN BAKING: Select the dough cycle and choose the 1.5 pound loaf size. Remove the dough from the bread pan when the dough cycle is complete. Reshape into a rectangle and place on a floured baking sheet or put into a loaf pan. Cover with a towel, put in a warm place and let rise 30 minutes or until doubled in size. Brush the dough lightly with milk and sprinkle on the seeds (optional). Transfer to an oven preheated to 350°F. Bake for 40 minutes, until the loaf sounds hollow when tapped or the internal temperature reaches 190℉. Remove bread from the baking sheet immediately and let cool on a wire rack before slicing.
Chef's Tips
- Watch the kneading process for the first 10-15 minutes. If the dough appears too wet and it's sticking to the sides of the pan, add more flour one teaspoon at a time until a springy ball forms. If the dough is too crumbly, add more water one teaspoon at a time.
- For a soft, golden brown crust brush the loaf with milk before baking. For a shiny, harder crust use egg.
How To Store Flax Bread
A bread box, linen bread storage bags or plastic food storage bags should all keep your bread fresh for 2-3 days. For longer storage, cut into slices and freeze for up to 6 months. Defrost per slice as needed.
Recipe FAQs
Instant dry yeast, active dry yeast, and bread machine yeast can all be used interchangeably in your bread maker. I stick with active dry yeast most of the time because this is the easiest to find in my local stores.
I don't suggest using only whole wheat flour, as this would significantly change the quantity you need of the other ingredients. You would need to use more liquid and more vital wheat gluten.
Flaxseed bread has a slightly nutty, earthy flavor with a hint of sweetness. While some flax breads might have a subtle bitterness to their flavor, this one does not because the flax is balanced out with honey.
Recipe
Flaxseed Bread Machine Recipe
Equipment
- bread machine
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups warm water 115℉
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 cup bread flour
- ½ cup ground flaxseed
- 1 tablespoon vital wheat gluten
- 2 teaspoon yeast active dry, instant or bread machine
- 3 tablespoon superseed mix optional
Instructions
- Add the ingredients in the order listed to the bread maker pan. If adding superseed mix to the dough, add it now. *The ingredients are listed in the order that Cuisinart machines require them to go. Check your brand's manual for the correct order to add ingredients. If it differs, add them in the order that your manual states.
- MACHINE BAKE: Select the whole wheat bread setting, choose the 1.5 lb loaf size and your preferred crust color. After the last rise and before the bake cycle begins, brush the dough lightly with milk and sprinkle on the seeds (optional). When baking is complete, turn off the bread machine. Remove the bread pan and the bread immediately. Cool on a wire rack completely before slicing.
- OVEN BAKE: Select the dough cycle and choose the 1.5 pound loaf size. Remove the dough from the bread pan when the dough cycle is complete. Reshape into a rectangle and place on a floured baking sheet or put into a loaf pan. Cover with a towel, put in a warm place and let rise 30 minutes or until doubled in size. Brush the dough lightly with milk and sprinkle on the seeds (optional). Transfer to an oven preheated to 350°F. Bake for 40 minutes, until the loaf sounds hollow when tapped or the internal temperature reaches 190℉. Remove bread from the baking sheet immediately and let cool on a wire rack before slicing.
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