Simple Bread with Flaxseed
Ingredients
- 1 pkg active dry yeast (1/4 oz) (2 1/4 tsp)
- 2 cups warm water (110 - 115 F)
- 1 tsp sugar
- 2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup flaxseed soaked in warm water for an hour
- 5 1/2 cup flour + some for dusting
Steps
- Warm water, add sugar and yeast and leave for 5 mins for the yeast to activate.
- In a separate bowl, take flour and salt. Then add the yeast mixture and mix it well.
- Strain the flaxseeds and add it to the mixture. Knead for 6-8 minutes.
- Apply some oil all around the dough, cover and let it rest for 1 hr.
- After 1 hr, punch down the dough, fold it in half so it is easy to cut.
- Cut the dough in half. Fold and tuck in the sides of each part.
- Tighten the shape and form a circular shape.
- Sprinkle some flour and leave it for 30 minutes. Warm the oven in the meantime.
- Once the second proof is done, make 3-4 scores on the bread.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes at 400F.