This is a dense, moist bread. It smell delicious when it comes out of the oven. It is great for toasting or just for a snack.
Ingredients:
2 ½ cups whole wheat flour
1/3 cup ground flax seed
¼ cup toasted wheat germ
1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon rosemary
1 1/8 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
3 tablespoons honey
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons yeast
4 teaspoons vital wheat gluten
Directions:
1. Sift flour into large bowl. Add flax seed, wheat germ, rosemary , thyme and wheat gluten. Mix well. In center of the bowl separate flour and make a well. Add honey, water and yeast on top. Let set for about 10 minutes, yeast will look thick and foamy. Add 3 tablespoons olive oil and start stirring from the center out until dough is formed. Need for 5 to 10 minutes. Place ½ tablespoon olive oil in bowl and place dough in it turning to coat all sides. Cover with a wet cloth and let sit until doubled. About 1 ½ hours.
2. After dough has doubled punch down and need for a few minutes. Place into 8 by 4 inch loaf pan and let sit until it has risen over top of pan, about 1 hour. Place into preheated oven at 375 degrees for about 30 minutes.
Servings: 12
Nutritional facts (per serving):
163.625 Total Calories; 38.875 calories from fat; 5.875g total Fat; .625g saturated fat; 4.5mg Sodium; 19g Carbohydrates; 4.68g Fiber; 5g Sugar; 5.43g Protein.