Flax and Oat Bread

Instructions

1. Pour water in a measuring cup and heat it until it's luke warm.
2. Stir yeast and sugar. Cover and let it sit for about 5 minutes or until the yeast activates. If the yeast doesn’t activate, dump the entire mixture and start over again.
3. Once yeast is activated, add oats, flax and flour in a mixing bowl along with salt and oil.
4. Give it a mix and make a well in the center.
5. Pour the activated yeast into the well. Using a rubber spatula, give it a mix to form a rough dough.
6. Now, if you are using a stand mixer, attach the dough hook and knead at speed 3 for 12 minutes.
7. If you kneading by hand, scrape the dough in a lightly floured countertop or a wooden board and knead until it’s smooth and elastic. It should take about 12 minutes.
8. Once the dough is ready, make a rough round ball
9. Place it either in the same mixing bowl or a separate one that's lightly brushed with oil.
10. Cover it with clear wrap and keep it in a warm place. Give it a couple of hours to rise and double in size.
11. Once the bread dough rises and doubles in size, scrape it carefully on to a board.
12. Fold it from the sides and form a rectangular shape.
13. Place it on the bread-baking pan and sprinkle some oats on top.
14. Cover it with clear wrap and keep it in a warm place for a second rise.
15. Finally, pre-heat the oven to 375F and bake the bread for about 40 to 45 minutes.