Nutrition Facts for Bread machine whole wheat flax bread

Bread Machine Whole Wheat Flax Bread

Elevate your homemade bread game with this hearty and wholesome Bread Machine Whole Wheat Flax Bread! Packed with nutrient-rich whole wheat flour, nutty ground flaxseed, and a touch of natural sweetness from honey, this recipe creates a soft, flavorful loaf that’s as healthy as it is delicious. Perfectly suited for your bread machine, this recipe requires just 5 minutes of prep time before the machine takes over, expertly mixing, kneading, and baking to perfection. The addition of vital wheat gluten ensures a light, airy texture, while olive oil keeps the bread moist and tender. Whether you’re serving it toasted for breakfast, as a base for sandwiches, or alongside your favorite soups, this versatile loaf is sure to become a household favorite. Plus, with the convenience of the whole wheat cycle, baking fresh bread has never been easier!

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100
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Prep Time:5 mins
Cook Time:240 mins
Total Time:245 mins
Servings: 10

Ingredients

  • 1.25 cups Water
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons Honey
  • 1.5 teaspoons Salt
  • 3 cups Whole wheat flour
  • 0.25 cups Ground flaxseed
  • 1 tablespoon Vital wheat gluten
  • 1 teaspoon Instant yeast

Directions

Step 1

Measure and add the water, olive oil, and honey into the bread machine pan.

Step 2

Sprinkle the salt evenly over the liquid ingredients.

Step 3

Add the whole wheat flour and ground flaxseed on top of the liquid ingredients, ensuring they form an even layer.

Step 4

Sprinkle the vital wheat gluten evenly over the flour layer.

Step 5

Create a small well in the center of the dry ingredients and add the instant yeast. Ensure the yeast does not come into contact with the liquid at this stage.

Step 6

Place the bread machine pan into the bread machine and close the lid.

Step 7

Select the 'Whole Wheat' cycle, choose the desired crust color (light, medium, or dark), and press start.

Step 8

Allow the bread machine to complete the mixing, kneading, rising, and baking process (approximately 4 hours, depending on the machine).

Step 9

When the cycle finishes, carefully remove the bread pan using oven mitts and turn the bread out onto a cooling rack.

Step 10

Allow the bread to cool completely (about 1 hour) before slicing.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size (454.1g)
Amount per serving % Daily Value*
Calories 1710.2
Total Fat 40.9g 0%
Saturated Fat 6.2g 0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 27.5mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 301.8g 0%
Dietary Fiber 48.5g 0%
Total Sugars 36.2g
Protein 57.4g 0%
Vitamin D 0IU 0%
Calcium 172.6mg 0%
Iron 15.5mg 0%
Potassium 1634.4mg 0%
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 20.4%
Protein: 12.7%
Carbs: 66.9%