Flax Seed Bread Bread Machine

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I saw flax seed at the grocery and bought it without any idea of what to do with it. I found out that flax seed contributes fiber and omega-3s to the diet. Even better, it made this delightful, speckled loaf with a nutty flavor. Wonderful as is or toasted.

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Steps

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Place ingredients in your bread machine as directed by your manufacturer.

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Set to dough cycle.

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Check the consistency after about 10 minutes - if it looks dry , add a little more water.

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After initial rise , remove , shape in a large round loaf , let rise again on a cornmeal dusted baking pan.

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Preheat oven to 400 deg.

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If desired , brush loaf with an egg wash.

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Slash loaf with sharp knife.

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Place in oven.

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After 15 min.

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, reduce temperature to 350 deg.

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Bake for an additional 25 minutes or until loaf is done - an instant thermometer should read 205 deg.

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Turn onto cooling rack and let cool.

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Ingredients

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active dry yeast, warm water, honey, olive oil, salt, flax seed meal, whole wheat flour, bread flour, cornmeal