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No Knead Oat Bread with Flax

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Course: Snack
Preparation: Baking
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Rise Time: 12 hours
Total Time: 12 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Author: Erin MacGregor, RD

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (plus extra for dusting)
  • 3/4 cup whole wheat all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup large flake oats (plus extra for garnish)
  • 1 Tbsp whole flax seeds
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp instant yeast
  • 1 1/2 cups cool water
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Instructions

  • In a large bowl, whisk together flours, oats, flax seeds, salt and yeast. Add water and stir until no dry flour remains. Add extra water, 1 tbsp (15 mL) at a time, until slight sticky consistency is achieved.
  • Cover bowl with a tea towel and allow to sit and rise at room temperature for at least 12 hours and up to 24, until bubbles begin to form on the surface.
  • Cover a clean surface area with flour. Turn dough out onto floured surface and fold it over onto itself 2–3 times, tucking the seams under to form a ball. Transfer dough ball to a generously floured piece of parchment paper. Sprinkle the dough’s surface generously with more flour and cover with a second piece of parchment paper and tea towel. Allow to rise for at least 1 more hour and up to 2 until it is about double in size.
  • 20 minutes before the final rise is complete, preheat a 3 1/2 to 5 1/2 quart Dutch oven or oven-safe, heavy bottomed covered baking dish at 450°F (230°C).
  • Transfer dough to the preheated dish by flipping it upside down into the pot from the parchment paper. The dough will spread out and look misshapen. Sprinkle with a pinch of large flake oats, cover with lid and return to oven. Bake for 30 minutes. Remove lid and bake an additional 10–15 minutes until golden brown. Remove from oven and cool before slicing and serving.
  • Makes: 1 loaf
Nutrition Facts
No Knead Oat Bread with Flax
Serving Size
 
1 slice
Amount per Serving
Calories
144
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
1
g
2
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Sodium
 
200
mg
9
%
Potassium
 
86
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
 
29
g
10
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
1
g
1
%
Protein
 
5
g
10
%
Vitamin A
 
1
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
 
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
 
13
mg
1
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.