This do-it-yourself flaxseed bread has a comfortable, fluffy texture and a crunchy crust. It toasts nicely and is ideal for sandwiches. One slice of this excessive fiber, gluten-free bread comprises simply 1.3g web carbs.
I’m so excited to share with you this new flax bread recipe. It’s gluten-free, grain-free, paleo, sugar-free, low carb, keto pleasant, dairy-free, egg-free and yeast free.
And it tastes scrumptious! It jogs my memory of the darkish farmer’s loaves I grew up with in my residence nation Germany.
I typically use floor flaxseed as an ingredient in bread recipes, as a result of it provides fiber and helps with a stronger bread texture. My keto flaxseed bread comprises a good quantity of flax, as does this keto Irish soda bread.
However, that is the primary time I’m publishing a bread that has flaxseed (additionally referred to as linseed) as the principle ingredient.
I made this bread 4 instances earlier than publishing this put up to ensure the recipe is bulletproof. This implies I now have the privilege of working my manner by way of 4 loaves of splendidly rustic bread. I am unable to wait so that you can take yours out of the oven!
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Why This Recipe Works
Easy and fast. My flax bread requires solely 4 principal elements. Plus, I’ve added just a few extras that enhance the flavour (flax all by itself is just not the most effective tasting). The dough comes along with only a spoon and minimal kneading. The entire prep time is barely 10 minutes!
Versatile. The bread tastes nice toasted and it really works with candy and savoury toppings. It additionally freezes nicely. Get pleasure from it for breakfast, as a sandwich or alongside soups or salads. It’s filling and really satisfying.
Components
- Flaxseed – I used complete golden flaxseed. Measure or weigh it complete, then mix it right into a superb powder in a high-speed blender. Brown flaxseed additionally works, however it has a stronger style and the bread shall be darker. I choose the flavour of golden flaxseed.
- Sunflower Seeds – Enhances the flavour of flax.
- Psyllium Husk – The psyllium husk powder makes the bread comfortable and lightweight. Should you solely have complete psyllium husks, grind these to a powder after the flaxseed and measure them after grinding.
- Baking Powder and apple cider vinegar – These are the elevating brokers we use for fluffy flax bread.
- Oil – You should use both toasted sesame oil or further virgin olive oil. Each lend taste and enhance the feel.
- Seasoning – I used each sea salt and cracked black pepper within the dough. I believe they’re important for a very good taste.
- Water – The water should be heat for the recipe to work.
Why To Grind Your Personal Flax Meal
Milling your personal flax meal at residence from complete flaxseeds has two advantages:
Firstly, this ensures the flax meal is recent. Milled flax oxidises rapidly and goes rancid if saved at room temperature. This causes an disagreeable fishy, bitter taste.
Secondly, you’ll be able to grind the flax to a really superb powder. That is important for a fluffy bread texture and the success of this recipe.
See the recipe card for full info on elements and portions.
Directions
It is very easy to make flaxseed bread at residence. Listed here are the fundamental steps.
Scroll right down to the recipe card for detailed directions, ingredient quantities and diet knowledge.
STEP 1
Mix the flaxseeds to a superb flour in a high-speed blender.
STEP 2
Put the flaxseed meal into a big mixing bowl. Stir within the psyllium husk powder, sunflower seeds, baking powder, salt and pepper.
STEP 3
Pour within the apple cider vinegar, oil and heat water and stir with a spoon to mix. Then, knead together with your palms for just a few seconds till a clean dough kinds.
STEP 4
Let the dough relaxation for a few minutes to permit the flaxseed to increase. Then, fill it into the ready loaf pan and clean with a spatula. High with seeds.
STEP 5
Bake the bread within the preheated oven on the center shelf till golden and a skewer inserted comes out clear. Then, flip off the warmth and depart the bread within the oven for an extra 10 minutes.
Let the bread cool totally earlier than chopping. I prefer to make it the evening earlier than and pass over to chill in a single day.
Suggestions For Good Flaxseed Bread
Many individuals shrink back from baking bread as a result of they suppose it’s tough. It isn’t! Comply with my ideas and this flaxseed bread recipe goes to be an incredible success.
A non-stick loaf pan. I used an 8 x 4 inch non-stick loaf pan which I oiled very nicely earlier than including the dough. This manner, it was not essential to line the pan with parchment paper and it gave the bread a stunning crust. In case your pan doesn’t have a non-stick coating, it could be safer to make use of parchment paper.
Contemporary baking powder. This will sound apparent, however it’s important. Verify that your baking powder is just not outdated. You possibly can check for freshness by placing slightly in water. It ought to fizz.
Measure with kitchen scales. Weighing elements with digital scales is rather more correct than utilizing cups and spoons. I like to recommend utilizing scales in all bread recipes, this one included.
Endurance. This bread must be baked slightly longer than different breads and has to chill FULLY earlier than you’ll be able to slice it. The extra drying time with the oven turned off (and the oven door shut) is crucial to assist it dry. Then, let it cool within the pan for 5-10 minutes earlier than transferring it to a wire rack.
Let it relaxation. If potential, let the bread sit for a number of hours untouched. I left mine out in a single day and coated it with kitchen paper. This additional improves the feel, making it comfortable and fluffy inside.
Variations
#1 You possibly can exchange the sunflower seeds with pumpkin seeds.
#2 Or, omit the seeds altogether. I’ve not tried this but, however when you choose to not use any seeds, add one extra tablespoon of floor flaxseed to the dough.
#3 As talked about above, possibility to make use of brown flaxseed for a fair darker, extra rustic bread.
#4 It’s also potential to type a spherical loaf with the dough or make 6 flaxseed rolls. For bread rolls, the baking time within the oven reduces to round 35-40 minutes.
Recipe FAQs
Sure, however I do suggest that you simply re-grind it at residence so it’s superb sufficient. In any other case, the ratios could also be totally different. Additionally, at all times retailer floor flaxseed within the freezer as soon as the pack is open to assist it keep recent for longer.
No. Sprouted flaxseed is totally different to common flaxseed and the moist/dry ratios must change.
In most recipes, floor flaxseed is a suitable alternative for psyllium husk. Nonetheless, I do not suggest it on this recipe. This might fully change the feel. It will make the bread dense and never fluffy in any respect.
Some psyllium husk manufacturers can flip purple when baked. This doesn’t have an effect on the style. I’ve used BonPom, Simply Pure and Inexperienced Origins with out subject. The NOW model can also be alleged to be superb.
It’s important that the bread is baked for lengthy sufficient (check it with a skewer) and that the extra drying time and resting time are adopted as per recipe directions. Additionally, mill the flax your self so it’s tremendous superb and measure the elements with scales.
Recipe Word: The photographs on this put up are from my first try on the recipe. I then tweaked the ingredient quantity and the dip within the center lessened. Utilizing much less water prevented it, however it made the feel dense (which I didn’t like).
Serving Suggestion
This bread tastes nice toasted. Usually, I merely eat it with slightly butter and a sprinkle of salt.
Breakfast: unfold it with blended cottage cheese and high it with sliced tomatoes and chopped chives. Or, take pleasure in it with sugar free strawberry jam.
Lunch or Dinner: Flax bread is ideal as a sandwich bread. My go-to fillings embrace sliced avocado, lettuce, mozzarella and tomato or keto egg salad.
It’s also a filling aspect for hearty soups.
Storage
Retailer the bread in an hermetic container within the fridge for as much as 5 days. Or, pre-slice and freeze it for as much as 3 months.
I layer parchment paper between slices so they do not stick collectively. Then, I toast a slice straight from frozen.
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Recipe
Flaxseed Bread
from Sugar Free Londoner
This do-it-yourself flaxseed bread has a comfortable, fluffy texture and a crunchy crust. It toasts nicely and is ideal for sandwiches. One slice of this high-fiber, gluten-free bread comprises simply 1.3g web carbs.
Word: The servings slider solely adjustments the primary quantity in every line and never any subsequent quantities. Please make your personal calculations the place vital.
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 340F / 170C (or 150C fan) and oil a nonstick loaf pan nicely.
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Add the flaxseeds to a blender and mix till finely milled. Switch the flaxseed meal to a mixing bowl and add the sunflower seeds, psyllium husk powder, baking powder, salt and pepper. Stir to mix.
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Pour within the apple cider vinegar, oil and heat water. Combine with the dough blade of a hand or stand mixer or use a spoon, kneading it together with your palms for just a few seconds till totally mixed and doughy. Don’t over mix as this may make the dough heavier.
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Permit to face for a few minutes. Then, switch the dough to your ready loaf pan and flatten it with a spatula. High with sunflower and flax seeds.
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Place the bread on the center shelf within the oven and bake for 1 hour 5 minutes or till golden. Take a look at with a skewer that the center is baked and no crumbs are sticking.
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Flip off the warmth and depart the bread within the oven for an extra 10 minutes. Don’t open the door till the extra 10 minutes are up. It will stop the bread from deflating.
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Permit to chill within the pan for five – 10 minutes. Then, switch it to a wire rack to chill totally fully earlier than slicing. That is important for it to dry out. My suggestion is to make it the evening earlier than and depart it to chill in a single day, protecting it with kitchen paper.
Notes
This bread is even higher after 1 – 2 days because it dries out, and stays comfortable.
After mixing, the bottom flaxseed measures 2 ½ cups plus 3 tablespoons (290g). Should you use store-bought floor flaxseed, re-grind it in a blender to a finer powder.
Retailer in an hermetic container within the fridge for as much as 5 days. Or, pre-slice and freeze for as much as 3 months. I layer parchment paper between slices so they do not stick collectively.
Diet
Energy: 153kcalComplete Carbohydrates: 10.3gProtein: 5.1gFats: 12.1gSaturated Fats: 1.1gSodium: 254mgPotassium: 225mgFiber: 9gSugar: 0.5g
