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 Submitted by dmsnyder on September 7, 2008 - 4:03pm Flaxseed Bread (Leinsamenbrot)
Hamelman's Rye with Flax Seeds1
Hamelman's Flaxseed Bread - crumb Jeffrey Hamelman's Flaxseed Bread from "Bread" is a 60% sourdough rye. It is almost exactly the same formula as his 66% sourdough rye, with the addition of flaxseeds added to the dough as a soaker. This is a delicious bread, but the wonderful flavor really comes together the day after baking. One day 2, it is mildly sour with a prominant, hearty rye flavor mixed with a very distinct flavor of flaxseed. The seseme seeds on top, which Hamelman says are traditional, add another nice flavor and a nice additional crunch. I have made many rye breads before and love them, but this is my first attempt at one of Hamelman's German-style rye breads. I must give credit to Eric (ehanner), whose beautiful rye breads from Hamelman inspired me to take the plunge. David
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Ohh...
those are begging for some cream cheese, lox, red onion and garden tomato or maybe liverwurst, garden tomato & lettuce..very nice, as always!!
Betty
Thanks, Betty!
Actually, I had some, sliced thin, with a little butter along with lox this morning. Cream cheese is on the shopping list.
My wife thought this bread would be perfect as a foundation for Danish open-faced sandwiches.
David
Nice looking bread, David.
Nice looking bread, David. What color flax did you use? They look like the light colored ones. Hamelman gives such a nice assortment of ryes.
I have never questioned which rye to use, I always use whole, but then reading Mike's recipe on his site he talks about the different types and adapting recipes. So when you use Guisto's what is it exactly?
Jane
Ryes and seeds
Hi, Jane.
The falx seeds are yellowish. I've used the darker reddish colored ones too. I haven't noticed a difference in flavor. Have you?
Guisto's rye is finely milled whole rye. I think KAF "medium rye" used in this recipe is also whole rye, but a bit coarser.
David
Looks Great, David
Lovely loaves; crumb and crust. Your scoring is also very nice. Lox, cream cheese, liverwurst, tomatoes, etc...they each sound like a perfect match, at least for my taste.
Howard
Thanks, Howard!
I picked up cream cheese this evening. Can't wait for breakfast.
David
beautiful as always David
Your slashing is so marvellous. I haven't tried this one out - when I made the 66% rye, I didn't get the rise that I was hoping for and the crumb, whilst acceptable, was a little more rubbery than I prefer (actually, for me, nothing beats your 'Russian Rye' yet!).
That said, I really want to give it another go, I adore linseeds. Interesting about the yellow seeds, here in Australia I have only ever seen them available as red, the only yellow is when you crack them.
Thanks, paddybroomsticks!
This rye has a nice crumb, to my taste. It is denser than a light rye, of course, but less dense than the Russian Rye (which is Rudy's, not mine). I'm just really starting to appreciate the tremendous variaty of rye breads.
This was a German-style rye, but the scoring is French-style.
David
Picture perfect!
I can see my sandwich. Your bread as a BLT with mayo and sneaking in a slice of Holy cheese, yes, Emmentaller. Ahhh
Mini O
Thanks, MiniO!
I never would have thought of using this for a BLT! I like the idea! Oooooh ... The thought of the Flaxseed flavor with smokey meat! Gotta try it.
Later for that. I have some Emmenthaler I'm going to have on it for my bedtime snack right now.
David
It's 10:30 pm here!
I don't know how I missed this post David but your Flaxseed Bread is a beauty. It's late here and I'm reading about you and miniO talking rye, bacon, cheese. I better go to bed before I start searching the freezer for some hidden rye loaf.
Great job as usual David. weavershouse
Thanks, weavershouse!
I apologize if my bread keeps you up.
I had some for breakfast with cream cheese and Nova lox. Very good. For dessert, I had another slice with almond butter and apricot jam. If possible, even better. The nut and seed flavors really compliment eachother.
Darn! Now I made myself hungry. I better go make some fresh almond butter for my bedtime snack!
David
You make your own almond butter?
I'd love to make my own. May I have your recipe? weavershouse
Almond butter
Hi, weavershouse.
Actually, I did make some last night and timed things because some one else was having a problem making it. So ...
1 to 1-1/4 cups of dry roasted almonds. Pour into Cuisinart bowl with the steel blade. Process for 1 min., 30 sec. Spread on bread, apply honey, jam, marmelade, whatever. Eat.
90 seconds yields very crunchy, barely spreadable butter. Process longer if you want smoother butter.
Enjoy!
David
I whould really like to see
I whould really like to see the formula/technique for making this kind of rye. I have been yearning to make a rye with that crumb structure for soo long!
Im considering buying "Bread" so I will get the formula anyhow but, any chance you are sharing?
I cannot stand to see you suffer!
Flaxseed Bread (Leinsamenbrot) from "Bread," by Jeffery Hamelman
Overall Formula
Medium rye flour..................1 lb., 3.2 oz.......................66%
High-Gluten flour..................12.8 oz..............................40%
Flaxseeds...............................3.2 oz................................10%
Water.......................................1 lb., 8 oz..........................75%
Salt.......................................... 0.6 oz................................1.8 %
Instant yeast............................0.16 oz (1 tsp) ................1.5 %
Sourdough
Medium rye flour..................1 lb., 3.2 oz.......................100%
Water.......................................10.2 oz..............................80%
Mature sourdough.................0.6 oz (2 tsp)...................5%
Soaker
Flaxseeds...............................3.2 oz................................100%
Water.......................................9.6 oz.................................300%
Final Dough
Medium rye flour..................6.4 oz
High-Gluten flour.................12.8 oz
Water......................................4.2 oz
Salt..........................................0.6 oz
Instant yeast...........................0.16 oz (1 tsp)
Soaker....................................12.8 oz (all of it)
Sourdough.............................1 lb., 7 oz. (all of it minus 2 T)
1. Mix the sourdough and ferment at 70F for 14-16 hours.
2. At the same time as preparing the sourdough, pour cold water over the flaxseeds. Cover tightly.
3. Mix the sourdough and soaker with all the other ingredients. Mix/knead to medium gluten development. DDT=80F
4. Bulk ferment 30-45 minutes.
5. Divide dough into 2 pieces. Shape round or oblong. (Optional: Sprinkle with sesame seeds.)
6. Proof for 50-60 minutes at 80F.
7. Bake with steam, 460F for 15 minutes, then lower oven temp. to 440F and bake 30-35 minutes.
Cool completely (at least "several hours") before slicing.
Enjoy!
David