Best 9 Flaxseed Bread Recipes

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Are you looking for a way to incorporate more healthy ingredients into your diet? If so, flaxseed bread is a great option. Flaxseeds are a nutritional powerhouse, packed with fiber, protein, and omega-3 fatty acids. They've also been shown to have a number of health benefits, including reducing the risk of heart disease, stroke, and cancer. Adding flaxseeds to your bread is a simple way to make it more nutritious and delicious.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

FLAXSEED BREAD



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"This hearty, whole grain bread is among my all-time favorites," says Jennifer Niemi of Kingston, Nova Scotia. "The flaxseed adds a nutty texture. Every slice is so satisfying."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 loaf (16 slices).

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1-1/2 to 2 cups all-purpose flour
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups fat-free milk
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons butter, divided
1/2 cup ground flaxseed
1/2 cup whole flaxseed

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, 1 cup all-purpose flour, yeast and salt. In a large saucepan, heat the milk, brown sugar, honey and 2 tablespoons butter to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat until smooth. Stir in ground and whole flaxseed until blended. Stir in enough remaining all-purpose flour to form a firm dough. , Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a large bowl coated with cooking spray, turning once to coat top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface. Shape into a loaf; place in a 9x5-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. , Bake at 375° for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to a wire rack. Melt remaining butter; brush over bread. Cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 183mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

HONEY AND FLAXSEED BREAD



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A delicious whole grain bread. It is my favorite bread of all time! It is for bread makers. You may substitute vegetable oil for flaxseed oil if flaxseed oil is unavailable.

Provided by Susan Crowe

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes     Whole Grain Bread Recipes     Wheat Bread

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ⅛ cups water
1 ½ tablespoons flaxseed oil
3 tablespoons honey
½ tablespoon liquid lecithin
3 cups whole wheat flour
½ cup flax seed
2 tablespoons bread flour
3 tablespoons whey powder
1 ½ teaspoons sea salt
2 teaspoons active dry yeast

Steps:

  • Put all the ingredients in the pan of the bread machine in the order suggested by the manufacturer.
  • Select Wheat Cycle, and Start.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173.9 calories, Carbohydrate 30.8 g, Cholesterol 0.1 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 7.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 242.3 mg, Sugar 5.8 g

BANANA DATE FLAXSEED BREAD



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I'm always searching for healthy recipes, and this one filled the bill. The flaxseeds give the bread a really nutty taste.

Provided by RUGGLES

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Breakfast Bread Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ cup flax seed
3 bananas, mashed
¼ cup vegetable oil
½ cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
¼ cup flax seed
½ cup chopped pitted dates

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease an 8x4 inch loaf pan. Use an electric coffee grinder or food processor to grind 1/2 cup flax seed; set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat together banana, oil, sugar and eggs. In a separate bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground flax seed and 1/4 cup whole flax seed. Gradually stir flour mixture into banana mixture. Fold in dates. Spoon batter into prepared loaf pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 55 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the loaf comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263 calories, Carbohydrate 42.6 g, Cholesterol 37.2 mg, Fat 10.5 g, Fiber 6.6 g, Protein 6.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 218.5 mg, Sugar 19.1 g

BANANA BREAD WITH WALNUTS AND FLAXSEED



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This healthy quick bread makes a hearty breakfast or snack with a scoop of yogurt or cottage cheese.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes     Bread Recipes

Yield Makes 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus 1 teaspoon unsalted butter, softened, for pan
1/2 cup whole-wheat flour
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup ground golden flaxseed (from about 2 tablespoons whole)
3/4 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 large egg, plus 1 large egg white
1/2 cup light-brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
3/4 cup mashed very ripe bananas (about 2 medium bananas)
1/2 cup walnuts (about 1 3/4 ounces), toasted and coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9-by-5-by-3-inch loaf pan, and set aside. Whisk together the flours, flaxseed, salt, baking powder, and baking soda in a medium bowl, and set aside.
  • Put egg and egg white in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, and mix on medium-low speed until well combined, about 2 minutes. Add melted butter, sugar, vanilla, and bananas, and mix until combined. Add the reserved flour mixture, and mix on low speed until well incorporated, about 10 seconds. Stir in walnuts.
  • Pour batter into buttered pan. Bake until golden brown and a cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean, about 35 minutes. Let cool slightly in pan on a wire rack. Invert bread to unmold; reinvert, and let cool completely on rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236 g, Cholesterol 36 g, Fat 10 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 6 g, Sodium 459 g

FLAXSEED MEAL SOURDOUGH BREAD



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Flaxseed meal adds an aromatic and delicious nuttiness to this bread, while also transforming the texture into something a little moist and spongy that begs for olive oil and tomatoes, or butter and jam. Flax seeds are high in omega-3 fatty acids, which contribute to cardiovascular health.

Provided by Melissa Johnson

Categories     Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 5

328g bread flour (2 1/2 cups)
82g ground flaxseeds (2/3 cup)
240-300g water (1 - 1 1/4 cups)
100g sourdough starter (1/3 cup)
9g salt (1 1/2 tsp)

Steps:

  • Mixing and Gluten Development
  • Holding some of the water back, thoroughly mix the ingredients in a bowl. Add the held back water slowly and only if it's needed to incorporate the dry ingredients. Cover and let the dough rest 30 minutes.
  • Coil fold the dough several times until it tightens, then let it rest about 30 minutes. Repeat the coil folding and resting 1-2 more times.
  • This dough will take longer than most to ferment (12 or so hours at 65F) because of the oil in the flaxseed meal. I stopped the bulk fermentation after the dough had doubled.
  • Pre-Shape, Bench Rest and Shape
  • Scrape the dough out onto a lightly flour countertop and shape it into a ball, seam down. Cover and let it rest for 20-30 minutes.
  • Flour the top of the rested dough ball and flip it over. Shape the dough into a boule or batard, place it into the proofing basket seam-side up, and cover.
  • Final Proof
  • Let the dough proof 1-3 hours at room temperature or 10-14 hours in the refrigerator (or a combination of room and refrigerator proofing).
  • Scoring and Baking
  • Preheat your baking vessel 30 minutes at 500F.
  • When the oven and dough are ready, flip the dough onto parchment paper, brush it with flour and score it.
  • If you want to do a complicated score, trace lines with cooking string across the dough to create sections. Make cuts in the center of the dough and then work your way around section by section. See the photo gallery for more details.
  • Load the dough into the baking vessel, cover and bake:
  • 20 minutes at 500F
  • 10 minutes at 450F
  • Remove the lid and bake for 5-10 more minutes.
  • The internal temperature of the bread should be 205F or higher. Let it cool at least an hour before cutting.

SUSAN'S HOMEMADE FLAXSEED BREAD



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This delicious and healthy flax seed bread recipe is courtesy of natural beauty expert Susan Ciminelli.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Nuts & Seeds

Yield Makes 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 1/2 cups warm water
1 teaspoon turbinado sugar
2 (1 ounce) packets rapid-rise yeast
3 cups whole-wheat flour, preferably organic
3 cups spelt flour, preferably organic
1 cup oat bran
1 cup ground flaxseed
1 cup walnuts
1 tablespoon coarse sea salt
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for bowl
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
2 tablespoons cornmeal

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together water, sugar, and yeast; let stand 10 minutes.
  • Add yeast mixture to the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the dough hook attachment, along with both flours, oat bran, flaxseed, walnuts, sea salt, olive oil, and rosemary; mix until a dough forms, about 10 minutes.
  • Coat a large bowl with oil. Add dough to bowl and turn to coat. Cover bowl with plastic wrap; let stand in a warm place until dough has doubled in size, 2 to 3 hours.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and sprinkle with cornmeal. Punch down dough and shape into a round loaf. Place dough on prepared baking sheet. Cover with a clean towel; let stand in a warm place for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 500 degrees with a rack set in the center of the oven. Transfer baking sheet to oven and bake until browned, about 25 minutes. Let bread cool on a wire rack before serving.

FLAXSEED BREAD (BREAD MACHINE)



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Make and share this Flaxseed Bread (Bread Machine) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 3h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups water
1/4 cup skim milk powder
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons liquid honey
2 cups whole wheat flour
1 cup all-purpose flour or 1 cup bread flour
3/4 cup flax seed, cracked
1 teaspoon bread machine yeast or 1 teaspoon fast rising yeast

Steps:

  • Measure ingredients into baking pan in the order recommended by the manufacturer.
  • Insert pan into the oven chamber.
  • Select Whole Wheat Cycle; press start.
  • When the baking cycle ends, immediately remove the bread from the pan and place it on a rack.
  • Let cool to room temperature before slicing.

FLAXSEED MOLASSES BREAD



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This was adapted from a Hodgson Mill recipe for the breadmaker. I adapted it to traditional baking method and subbed some whole grain flour to make it healthier. The result was a sweet, fragrant, chewy and healthy bread that is fabulous with honey butter spread on top! I recommend Karen From Colorado's Recipe #17086. Enjoy!

Provided by wild flour

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 3h30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

7/8 cup water
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons molasses
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons golden flax seed meal
1 tablespoon vital wheat gluten
1 1/4 cups bread flour
1 1/4 cups white whole wheat flour
1 1/2 tablespoons fat free dry milk
1 1/2 teaspoons instant yeast

Steps:

  • Add dry ingredients to stand mixer.
  • Add liquid ingredients.
  • Mix at second speed 7 minutes.
  • Let rise covered until doubled (about 90 minutes).
  • Form log, let rise in bread pan to 1 1/4 inches high in center.
  • Bake at 350 degrees to internal temp of 190 degrees.

BANANA-DATE FLAXSEED BREAD RECIPE - (4/5)



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Provided by chelyc13

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup flaxseed meal
1/2 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1/4 cup flaxseeds
1/2 teas baking osda
1/2 cup whole pitted dates, chopped
2/3 cup mashed ripe banana
1/4 cup veggie oil
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1/2 teas baking powder
1/2 teas salt
cooking spray

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350. Beat the banana, sugar, oil, and eggs at medium speed of a mixer until well blended. Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups,a nd level with a knife. Combine flour, flaxseed meal, 1/4 cup flaxseeds, baking powder, baking osda, and salt, and gradually add to sugar mixture beating until well blended. Stir in chopped dates. Spoon the batter into an 8x4 inch loaf pan coated with cooking psray. Bake bread at 350 for 55 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes in pan on a wire rack, and remove from pan. Cool completely on wire rack.

Tips:

  • To achieve the best results, it's crucial to use freshly ground flaxseed. Pre-ground flaxseed can become rancid quickly, affecting the bread's taste and nutritional value.
  • If you don't have a coffee grinder, you can purchase pre-ground flaxseed meal. However, ensure it's fresh and hasn't been sitting on the shelf for too long.
  • Flaxseed bread tends to be denser than traditional wheat bread. If you prefer a lighter texture, you can add a small amount of baking powder or baking soda to the recipe.
  • Flaxseed bread is best enjoyed fresh. However, you can store it in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 2 months.
  • Flaxseed bread can be used for various purposes. It makes excellent sandwiches, toast, or croutons. You can also use it to make bread pudding, French toast, or bread crumbs.

Conclusion:

Flaxseed bread is a delicious and nutritious alternative to traditional wheat bread. It's easy to make and can be enjoyed in various ways. With its rich nutty flavor and numerous health benefits, flaxseed bread deserves a spot in your regular baking rotation. Give one of the recipes from this article a try, and experience the goodness of flaxseed bread for yourself!

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