Sourdough Bread with Flaxseed

If you’re looking for a delicious and healthy way to start your day, flaxseed sourdough bread is the perfect choice. This simple recipe combines the softness of sourdough bread with the nutritional benefits of flaxseeds, creating a tasty and nutritious bread that is sure to please everyone.

Ingredients:

• 500g wheat flour
• 300ml of warm water
• 10g dry organic yeast
• 2 tablespoons of flaxseeds
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• Extra virgin olive oil (for greasing)

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, mix the wheat flour, flax seeds and salt.
2. In a small bowl, mix the dry yeast with a little warm water. Let it rest for a few minutes until it starts to foam.
3. Add the yeast mixture to the flour, along with the remaining warm water. Mix well until a homogeneous dough forms.
4. Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes, or until it is smooth and elastic.
5. Place the dough in a bowl greased with olive oil, cover with a clean cloth and let it rest in a warm place for 1 hour, or until it doubles in size.
6. Preheat the oven to 200°C.
7. Shape the dough into a loaf of bread and place it on a baking tray greased with olive oil. Make some superficial cuts on the top of the bread.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the bread is golden on top and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
9. Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack before slicing and serving.

Additional Tips:

• Try adding other seeds, like chia or sesame, for a variety of flavors and textures.
• Serve flaxseed sourdough bread with butter, fresh cheese or jam for a healthy and nutritious breakfast.

With this simple recipe, you can create flaxseed yeast bread that is not only delicious but also full of health benefits. Perfect for any time of day, this bread is a nutritious and satisfying choice for the whole family.