Whole Wheat Sunflower Flax Bread for the Bread Machine
Discover the wholesome, nutty goodness of Whole Wheat Sunflower Flax Bread, crafted effortlessly in your bread machine. This hearty homemade loaf combines the earthy flavor of whole wheat flour with the subtle crunch of sunflower seeds and the nutritional boost of ground flaxseed, creating a nutrient-packed bread perfect for any meal. Enhanced with honey’s natural sweetness and a touch of olive oil for richness, this bread is both healthy and satisfying. With minimal prep time and the convenience of a bread machine, you can enjoy bakery-quality bread with ease. Ideal for toasting, sandwiches, or simply paired with butter, this recipe delivers a tender, wholesome loaf that’s as nutritious as it is delicious. Keywords: whole wheat bread, flaxseed bread, sunflower seed bread, bread machine recipe, healthy homemade bread.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.25 cups Water
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1.5 teaspoons Salt
- 3 cups Whole wheat flour
- 2 tablespoons Vital wheat gluten
- 3 tablespoons Ground flaxseed
- 0.5 cups Sunflower seeds
- 2.25 teaspoons Instant yeast
Instructions
Add the water, olive oil, and honey to the bread machine pan.
Sprinkle the salt evenly over the liquid ingredients.
Add the whole wheat flour, making sure it covers the liquid completely.
Sprinkle the vital wheat gluten and ground flaxseed evenly over the flour.
Add the sunflower seeds on top of the dry ingredients.
Make a small well in the center of the flour and add the instant yeast, ensuring it does not touch the liquid.
Set the bread machine to the whole wheat or whole grain cycle and choose your preferred crust setting (light, medium, or dark).
Start the bread machine and allow it to mix, knead, rise, and bake according to the selected cycle.
Once the bread machine cycle is complete, carefully remove the bread pan using oven mitts and turn the loaf out onto a cooling rack.
Allow the bread to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2204 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 80.0 g | 103% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.2 g | 51% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 26.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3584 mg | 156% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 323.8 g | 118% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 59.6 g | 213% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.2 g | ||
| Protein | 79.5 g | 159% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 271 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 19.2 mg | 107% | |
| Potassium | 2353 mg | 50% | |
*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.
