There’s things they don’t tell you. No, I’m not referencing the government or our mothers or even this flaxseed bread, although we’ll get to that later. I’m talking about having a baby.
When preparing for a new baby, we like to spend a lot of time dwelling on the details. Nursery colors, eating schedules, carseat safety ratings- the usual. We worry about the baby’s growth, the baby’s movements, passing our blood sugar tests, and whether or not we’ve gained the right amount of weight. When you sign up for parenthood (because that’s where babies come from, obviously), we spend so much time minding those basic fears and needs that we often overlook the aftermath- the anatomical apocalypse that typically ensues after labor and delivery.
I was faced with a reminder of my pregnancies this past weekend. About a month ago, I quit nursing George, but it was just last Saturday that I put on one of my favorite bras for the first time in over a year. I’m not going to sugar coat it- it wasn’t even close to being the right size. Where the bra was once flush to my flesh, there were now gaping, fist-sized pockets of space. I tightened the snap, cinched the straps, and readjusted “the girls”, but it was no use. My children, quite literally, sucked the life out of my breasts, and no amount of underwire or Kleenex stuffing was enough to make that bra work.
Whole Wheat Flax Seed Bread Recipe
Obviously this is trivial in the grand scheme of things. HELLO, MY BODY NURTURED AND GREW A HUMAN- it’s the greatest miracle of my life! But mercy, I wish gravity and hormones would cut my lady parts some slack. Haven’t they been through enough trauma? Given that my chest gets smaller with each pregnancy, I project that Aimee and I will be sharing training bras within the next few years. At the very least, I’ll have the option of shopping for swimwear in the junior’s department again.
Tiny, fried-egg-on-a-stick post-nursing boobs are just the itty bitty tip of the iceberg. No one tells you about hot flashes, swollen feet, hair loss, or hormones. Or the, ahem, sanitary items you get sent home from the hospital with or the giant, granny panties that you’re forced to wear them with. No one tells you that the few ounces of flesh that used to sit perky in your bra are now going to be hanging low in the saddlebags of your nightmares. Why on earth would the universe leave us to discover these things in the privacy of our own mirrors at home? Why does no one tell us these things?
I say we band together. Let’s talk about the weird stuff that happens so that we’re not forced to deal with it alone. Let’s dust off all of the taboo things that the old fashioned think aren’t ladylike enough to talk about. And let’s just talk the facts. No one should have to discover new stretch marks on their own. No one should have to face those unspoken realities without a friend.
Malthouse Bread Machine Loaf
There’s things you don’t have to tell people about this flaxseed bread. You can just toast it, butter it, stack it in a sandwich, or make croutons for all I care. All I know is that people will love this flaxseed bread and they never have a clue that it’s healthy. It’s a 100% whole wheat bread packed with loads of fiber-rich ground flaxseeds, naturally sweetened with honey, and flavored with only enough salt to make the flavor just right. This is the soft, flavorful sandwich bread you can enjoy and feel good about eating.
This recipe for flaxseed bread is a modified version of my 100% whole wheat sandwich bread. To pack in extra flavor and fiber, we simply substitute some of the whole wheat flour for ground flaxseeds. It’s important to use ground flaxseeds (better known as flaxseed meal) and not whole seeds. Using the milled form of the seeds ensures that our bodies get the fullest benefit from the nutrients they have to offer, and remember, our bodies need all the help they can get, right?
We start by activating some active dry yeast in a bowl. Once dissolved, the honey, oil, and a bit of milk make an appearance to moisten all that whole grain goodness that we’re about to add. A pinch of salt, some flaxseed meal, whole wheat flour, and a little bit of vital wheat gluten rounds out the rest of the ingredients contained within the bread. After a couple of rises, the loaves are ready for a sprinkling more of seed and then the oven.
Low Carb Almond Flour Bread (bread Machine Recipe)
Once baked, these loaves are golden and nutty with a moist and tender crumb- the perfect vehicle for your morning toast, afternoon sandwich, or midnight schmear of peanut butter. I prefer to pair this bread with savory toppings, but it’s bread- you can literally use it for anything. The good news is that this recipe will make two loaves- one for you and
One to share with a friend! If desired, you can wrap the extra loaf in foil and save in the freezer as I like to do from time to time.
I hope you give this flaxseed bread a try and that we can continue to talk about the nitty gritty. Because it’s only Monday and I want to hang out with y’all at least once more this week, stay tuned later this week for a bonus recipe. HINT: it’s sweet and breakfasty and just the thing you need to make this weekend’s brunch extra awesome. I think you’ll love it. Happy Monday to you and cheers!There is just something about fresh homemade bread that is so comforting. I mean, is there anything more wonderful and homey than the aroma of bread baking in the oven (or bread machine!)? Especially when the bread is extra wholesome like this Honey Flax Wheat Bread.
Multigrain Bread For The Bread Machine
My trusty old bread maker was given to me by a sweet, new friend shortly after I moved to North Dakota. While I was visiting with Dotty I mentioned that I liked making bread but it always seemed like a lot of work. She proceeded to disappear into her overstuffed garage and reappeared a few minutes later with a slightly dusty bread machine. She had gotten it at a garage sale; the $3 price tag was still on it. She was glad for me to take it and put it to good use, which I happily did.
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That was nearly ten years ago, and the trusty old bread machine still chugs along. It makes the old-style tall rectangular loaves which result in square slices. If I ever need to replace my machine (here’s hoping I don’t need to!), I would look for one that makes a more traditional style of a loaf, like this popular one, though I suppose the results taste the same either way. Through the years I’ve tested and developed different recipes and this Honey Flax Wheat Bread is the one I make most often.
Soy And Linseed Loaf
If you are new to baking bread in a machine, there are a few things that you need to know. Firstly, it is very important that you use quick rise or bread machine yeast (this is the brand I’m currently using). You just won’t get the same results from regular yeast as that type needs time to proof in warm water prior to mixing into the other ingredients.
. This is because bread flour is made from higher protein wheat which helps to give your dough what it needs to rise nicely into fluffy, beautiful homemade bread. If you just can’t get your hands on bread flour, then you can use all-purpose flour, just understand that you probably won’t get the same results (your bread may not rise as well and may be a little denser). But it should still taste fine, so it’s definitely still worth a try. This recipe actually calls for half white bread flour and half regular whole wheat flour, and I always have great results.
You may notice one unusual ingredient in this bread recipe – ginger. I started adding ginger to my bread years ago when I read somewhere that the spice could work as a dough enhancer to give even better results. I can’t say that I know for sure that it really makes a big difference, but ginger is good for you, so I keep adding it every time! It’s just one teaspoon, so it’s not enough to make the bread tastes gingery, but if you’d rather leave it out, it’s probably fine to do that. However, since this is already such a hearty, nutritious bread, I think that you’ll find the ginger adds a very subtle hint of flavor that enhances the deliciousness!
Oat & Linseed Bread Mix 5 X 500g
This Honey Flax Wheat Bread is dairy and egg-free, so if you are avoiding these ingredients in your diet, then
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