Ingredients for a baking tin approx. 13 cm x 13 cm (5.12 inches x 5.12 inches):

• 2 tbsp (tablespoon) flaxseed oil
• 200g (approx- 1 2/3 cups) flaxseed flour
• 100g (approx. 3/4 cup) whole wheat flour
• 1 egg
• 1/2 (about 0.6 oz (17g) fresh cake yeast
• 400g (approx. 1 2/3 cups (about 13.5 fl oz) water
• 10g (approx. 1 tbsp) soaked and crushed flaxseeds
• 1 tbsp vinegar
• 1 pinch of salt

1. Place flaxseed oil, flaxseed flour, whole wheat flour and the egg into a mixing bowl.
2. In a separate bowl, dissolve the yeast in 400 g (approx. 1 2/3 cups (about 13.5 fl oz) of water at 50 °C (122°F) and let it activate. Then combine it with the ingredients from step 1 and mix using a stand mixer.
3. Let the dough rest for a good half hour. Meanwhile, soak the 10 g (approx. 1 tbsp) of ground flaxseeds in a small container with warm water.
4. Grease the baking pan with oil and flour.
5. After the resting time, add the soaked flaxseeds, vinegar and salt to the dough and mix well.
6. Transfer the fully combined dough into the baking pan and bake at around 200 °C (400°F) (top/bottom heat) for up to 45 minutes.
7. Let the bread cool and it’s ready to enjoy!

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