I I love flax seed. It’s one of my favorite things to throw in just about everything. It adds a nice, subtle nutty flavor and is high in omega-3. I also love sourdough bread, so it was only a matter of time before the two would meet in my kitchen. Here’s what I came up with. Perfect for breakfast toast or a sandwich.

You will need:

1 1/2 C starter
1 C warm (around 100F) water
1 tsp salt
2 Tbs milled flax seed
3-4 C all-purpose flour
1/2 Tbs oil
9"x5"x2 3/4"D (or similar) loaf pan
nice big mixing bowl
large cutting board or raising bowl
handy dandy all-purpose spatula

Mix together starter, water and salt. Slowly mix in 1 C flour and then the flax seed. Slowly add more flour while stirring until dough is firm(ish) but not dry.

Rub oil over your cutting board or raising bowl and scrape dough onto/into it. Turn dough over a couple times, cover with dish cloth and place in the sun or warm oven (turn it on for 2-5 minutes before putting in the dough) for about 2 to 2 1/2 hours, or until doubled in size.

Punch dough down and scrape it into your loaf pan. Cover again and let rise 2 1/2 to 3 hours or until doubled in size.

Bake in preheated oven at 375F for 20-25 minutes, or until a nice dark golden color (check all the way around if you’re using a glass pan).

Let sit a few minutes before removing from pan to finish cooling. Enjoy.  

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