Flax Seed Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Add yeast to warm water and proof for about 5 minutes, until foamy.
2. 2
   Add the all purpose flour to yeast and stir well.
3. 3
   Cover and let stand at room temperature 1 hour.
4. 4
   Place 1/2 cup flax seed in a spice or coffee grinder, process until finely ground to measure 3/4 cup.
5. 5
   Add the ground flax seed, whole-wheat flour, 2 tablespoons whole flax seed, and next 5 ingredients (2 tablespoons flax seed though salt) to the yeast mixture, and stir until a soft dough forms (dough will feel tacky).
6. 6
   Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface.
7. 7
   Knead until smooth and elastic (about 5 minutes); add enough of remaining 3 tablespoons bread flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, to prevent the dough from sticking to hands.
8. 8
   Shape dough into a 5-inch round loaf; place onto a baking sheet coated with cooking spray and sprinkled with cornmeal.
9. 9
   Brush loaf with egg white; sprinkle with 1 teaspoon flax seed.
10. 10
    Make 3 diagonal cuts 1/4-inch-deep across top of loaf using a sharp knife.
11. 11
    Cover and let rise in a warm place 1 hour or until doubled in size.
12. 12
    (Press two fingers into dough.
13. 13
    If the indentation remains, the dough has risen enough).
14. 14
    Preheat oven to 375F degrees.
15. 15
    Bake at 375F for 30 minutes or until bread sounds hollow when tapped.
16. 16
    Remove from pan; cool on a wire rack.