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Grace
03-01-2001, 12:13 PM
I made this too and loved it. Here you go!

CookWare(tm) from Cooking Light(r)

Flaxseed Bread

SOURCE: Cooking Light YEAR: Jan/Feb 2000 PAGE: 168

INGREDIENTS FOR 12 SERVINGS:
1-1/4 cups whole-wheat flour
1 cup bread flour
1 cup warm water (100 degrees to 110 degrees)
1 package dry yeast (about 2-1/4 teaspoons)
1/2 cup flaxseed
2 tablespoons flaxseed
3 tablespoons nonfat dry milk
2 tablespoons shreds of wheat-bran cereal (such as All-Bran)
3 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon molasses
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons bread flour
Cooking spray
2 teaspoons cornmeal
1 large egg white, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon flaxseed

INSTRUCTIONS:
This small, dense, round loaf is made with flaxseed, a nutty-flavored grain
that is rich in heart-healthy omega-3 fats. Slice some thick wedges of this
hearty bread to go along with soup or stew.

1. Lightly spoon flours into dry measuring cups, and level with a knife.
Combine the bread flour, water, and yeast in a large bowl; stir well with a
whisk. Cover and let stand at room temperature 1 hour.

2. Place 1/2 cup flaxseed in a spice or coffee grinder; process until finely
ground to measure 3/4 cup. Add the ground flaxseed, whole-wheat flour, 2
tablespoons whole flaxseed, and next 5 ingredients (2 tablespoons flaxseed
through salt) to the yeast mixture, and stir until a soft dough forms (dough
will feel tacky). Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead until
smooth and elastic (about 5 minutes); add enough of remaining 3 tablespoons
bread flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, to prevent the dough from sticking to
hands. Shape dough into a 5-inch round loaf; place onto a baking sheet coated
with cooking spray and sprinkled with cornmeal. Brush loaf with egg white;
sprinkle with 1 teaspoon flaxseed. Make 3 diagonal cuts 1/4-inch-deep across
top of loaf using a sharp knife. Cover and let rise in a warm place (85
degrees) 1 hour or until doubled in size. (Press two fingers into dough. If
the indentation remains, the dough has risen enough.)

3. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

4. Bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes or until bread sounds hollow when
tapped. Remove from pan; cool on a wire rack. Yield: 1 loaf, 12 servings
(serving slice: 1 slice).

Note: Flaxseed can be found in health-food stores and some supermarkets.
Because it's rich in fat, you'll want to store flaxseed in the refrigerator or
freezer. It will stay fresh for up to 6 months.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
CALORIES 165 (26% from fat); FAT 4.7g (sat 0.4g, mono 3g, poly 0.7g); PROTEIN
6.4g; CARB 28.8g; FIBER 4.1g; CHOL 0mg; IRON 2.3mg; SODIUM 224mg; CALC 60mg

Darlin
03-01-2001, 03:49 PM
Thank you Grace. It's nice to know someone else had tried this recipe and enjoys it!

Darlin
03-01-2001, 11:41 PM
I made the Flaxseed Bread from a past issue (a few months ago)- it was great! Felt I was really eating something nutritious. The recipe called for making it into a round but I just made it into a regular loaf. Anyway, after making this bread 5 or 6 times I've misplaced my magazine. Is there anyone out there that can post this recipe for me? Thanks so much!!

Karen from VA
03-02-2001, 11:34 PM
Oh, I just took this out of the oven. Sliced off a piece and ate it warm. This is a keeper for me, especially since I'm trying to add some ground flax seed to our daily diets. I mixed and kneaded it in my KitchenAid, and it turned out great. I prefer to bake most breads in a regular bread pan rather than free form so I can fit two slices into my toaster at a time. I think the next time I make it I'll also throw in some sunflower seeds.
Karen

karole
03-09-2001, 08:20 AM
I made this yesterday & I'm thrilled with the results! Just what I have been looking for. also Very easy--& fast

RunnerKim
03-09-2001, 10:57 AM
I also really enjoyed this bread! I'm glad it was mentioned here as I'd forgotten about the recipe. Always trying to get more flax and fiber in my diet.

Kim

Laura Wick
03-09-2001, 11:08 PM
for anyone who wants to get whole grains and flax seed without having to make bread, there is a great cereal available. the brand is Uncle Sam's. It is available in most grocery store health food sections, and also in Trader Joe's. I have used it for years, and highly recommend it.

Now, I'm going to try to adapt the flax seed bread recipe to the bread machine, because it does sound yummy and healthy!

emilycat
05-14-2001, 12:03 PM
A question -- I have some flaxseed meal at home that I bought from Whole Foods -- can I just use 3/4 c. of that for the ground flaxseeds in the recipe? Thanks!

RunnerKim
05-14-2001, 12:15 PM
Definitely Emilycat - I wouldn't think twice about it.

Kim

emilycat
05-14-2001, 12:52 PM
Thanks, Kim! Can't wait to try this bread tomorrow http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif

emilycat
05-21-2001, 07:03 AM
Yum, yum, yum, yum. Yum, yum, yum, yum. http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif

This bread never came up when we were hashing about whole grains, but it's going to be my new breakfast bread (read:bagel replacement) -- it has so much fiber and omega-3's per serving, and it's so delicious! Not to mention that it makes your kitchen smell heavenly while it's baking http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif

Oh, I have a question though. The two T. of whole flaxseed that go into this loaf -- are those just for aesthetic purposes? I thought we couldn't digest them unless they were ground.

[This message has been edited by emilycat (edited 05-21-2001).]

funnybone
05-21-2001, 07:22 AM
I have never "ground" flaxseed (I use it whole) and cannot find it ground. What is the best way to grind it? In a pepper mill? The coffee grinder I have is the kind you keep the beans in, and I don't want to use that as I know there will be some coffee in with it. A food processor is too big, and I don't have a blender.

Please tell me how you grind your flaxseed!

hlao23
05-21-2001, 07:37 AM
I just wanted to take this opportunity (since we're talking about flax seed) to put in a plug for the Sweet Potato Bread with Honey and Flaxseeds (march - I think). I've made this several times and it's wonderful.

funnybone - A pepper mill might work. I use my blender. I do remember someone saying that a morter and pestel does NOT work, so don't bother.

Grace
05-21-2001, 07:42 AM
Funnybone, I would use your coffee ginder. Brush it out really well first with a pastry brush (or whatever brush), and then break up a piece of white bread into it and grind it up. Any leftover coffee will stick to the white bread. Then you can grind your flaxseed in it (maybe do just a little bit first to make absolutely sure that no coffee residue remains?). Just a suggestion.

Oops, just re-read your post - you have a burr grinder - technically called a "mill", not a grinder, (and actually, good for you! Those are much better for grinding coffee than the other kind!). But maybe you can buy a cheap coffee grinder (the other kind) and keep it for flaxseeds and spices, etc. They are fairly cheap, ($10-$20).

[This message has been edited by Grace (edited 05-21-2001).]

SusanJoy
05-21-2001, 09:25 AM
I made this bread last week - and while it was cooling on the counter (and I was at Yoga class) DH took my girls to the park leaving ED the giant black lab in the house. ED thought the bread was delicious and ate the whole loaf before I could even get a taste! So, I'm going to make it again today and guard it with my life....it looked so good even in dough form I can't wait! Thanks for posting this recipe and reviews.....

Susan