• Mix the dough using either

Bread Machine method

• This recipe can be made entirely in the breadmachine using the standard instructions. Bake using wholemeal setting
• Bread Machine dough setting;
• Alternatively

By hand

• or by hand, place the dough in a covered bowl or proving basket and leaving the dough to rise until doubled in size.
• Deflate the dough by folding it out and kneading it gently into a ball
• Shape the dough into an oblong and place in loaf tin
• Dampen the surface with water, sprinkle with flax seeds and dust with flour
• Cover and leave in a warm place to rise until again doubled in size. Meanwhile switch on the oven 210°C (Conventional oven) or 200°C (Fan oven) and place a casserole dish with water in the bottom of the oven
• Bake in the over for 35 minutes - longer for a deeper crust
• Place on a cooling rack and allow to cool before slicing