Best 6 Susans Homemade Flaxseed Bread Recipes

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Are you looking for a delicious and nutritious homemade bread recipe that is also easy to make? Look no further than Susan's Homemade Flaxseed Bread. This bread is packed with the goodness of flaxseeds, which are known for their high fiber content, omega-3 fatty acids, and antioxidant properties. With a soft and moist texture, a slightly nutty flavor, and a hint of sweetness from honey, this bread is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So gather your ingredients and let's get started on making this delightful and wholesome bread!

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

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

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.

CLASSIC FLAX BREAD



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Make and share this Classic Flax Bread recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Vino Girl

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 2h5m

Yield 2 loaves, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
3/4 cup ground flax seeds (flax meal)
3 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon fast rising instant yeast
2 cups water
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Set aside 1 cup flour.
  • Mix remaining flour, flax seed, sugar, salt, and yeast in a large bowl.
  • Heat water, milk, and oil until hot to the touch (about 125-130°F) but DO NOT BOIL.
  • Stir milk mixture into dry mixture. Mix in enough reserved flour to make a soft dough that does not stick to the bowl.
  • Turn out onto floured board and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes.
  • Cover dough and let rest 10 minutes.
  • Divide dough in 1/2 and shape into loaves.
  • Place into 2 greased (8 ½ inch x 4 ½ inch) loaf pans.
  • Cover and let rise in a warm place until dough has doubled in volume (about 40-50 minutes).
  • Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F for 30-35 minutes.
  • Remove from pans and cool on wire racks.

SUSAN'S MOLASSES FLAX MORNING GLORY BREAD



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Make and share this Susan's Molasses Flax Morning Glory Bread recipe from Food.com.

Provided by commercesd

Categories     Scones

Time 50m

Yield 6-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup ground flax seeds
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup brown sugar or 1/4 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup molasses
3/4 cup canola oil
1 large egg
1 small green apple, caramelized with oil and brown sugar
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, undrained
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup carrot, finely grated
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 dash cayenne
1/2 cup nuts, chopped
1/2 cup dried fruit, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Combine flour, ground flax; baking soda; set aside.
  • In large bowl, whisk together oil, brown sugar, molasses, egg, vanilla; fold in carrots, orange juice or crushed pineapple.
  • Stir in ground cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cayenne.
  • Fold in flour mixture, stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened. If too dry, add orange or other juice up to a 1/4 cup.
  • Fold in nuts and dried fruit.
  • Spoon into 1 greased 9 x 13 cake pan.
  • Bake for 30 minutes, check and continue until a butter knife comes out clean.
  • Cool in pan on a wire rack 15 minutes.
  • Cut into small squares and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 611.8, Fat 38.3, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 31, Sodium 222.7, Carbohydrate 64.2, Fiber 7.2, Sugar 26.6, Protein 7.8

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 flaxseed banana bread filled the bill. The flax seeds give the bread a really nutty taste.

Provided by Laurie

Categories     Breakfast Bread

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

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

Tips:

  • Use fresh flaxseeds: Fresh flaxseeds are key to ensuring the bread has a nutty flavor and a pleasant aroma. Look for flaxseeds that are golden in color and have a mild, slightly sweet scent.
  • Grind the flaxseeds finely: Grinding the flaxseeds finely will help them incorporate evenly into the bread batter. You can use a coffee grinder, a spice grinder, or a food processor to grind the flaxseeds.
  • Soak the flaxseeds in water: Soaking the flaxseeds in water for at least 5 minutes will help them absorb moisture and create a gel-like consistency. This gel helps to bind the ingredients together and gives the bread a moist, chewy texture.
  • Use a variety of flours: Using a combination of different flours, such as all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, and rye flour, can add complexity to the flavor and texture of the bread.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can result in a dense, crumbly loaf of bread. Mix the ingredients just until they are combined, then stop.
  • Bake the bread at a high temperature: Baking the bread at a high temperature (400°F or higher) will create a crispy crust and a fluffy interior.

Conclusion:

Flaxseed bread is a delicious and nutritious bread that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a good source of fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, and other essential nutrients. With its nutty flavor and chewy texture, flaxseed bread is a great choice for sandwiches, toast, or simply eating on its own. So next time you're looking for a healthy and satisfying bread, give flaxseed bread a try.

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