Flaxseed and Chia Bread — Yeast Free Pan de Linaza

Homemade flaxseed and chia bread, sliced to show its seeded crumb — Flaxseed and chia bread

Flaxseed and chia bread, or pan de linaza, is a yeast free loaf made with flaxseed flour, whole flax and chia seeds, egg whites, water, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, mixed into a dough and baked in a loaf pan. It takes 20 minutes of preparation and about 25 minutes in the oven, and makes 10 slices.

It is rich in fiber and essential fatty acids, has no added sugar, and is ready to eat in less than an hour.

How to Make Flaxseed and Chia Bread?

Quick and easy, this bread uses no yeast. The flaxseed flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt are sifted together, the seeds, egg whites, and water are added, and the dough is spread in a greased pan, topped with more flaxseed, and baked at 180°C (356°F).

Nutritional Information

Each slice of flaxseed and chia bread (1/10 of the loaf) contains approximately 220 kcal, 10 g of protein, 16 g of fat, 15 mg of cholesterol, 12 g of carbohydrates, 0 g of sugars, 12 g of fiber, and 300 mg of sodium. These values are estimates and may vary depending on ingredients and portion sizes.

Homemade Flaxseed and Chia Bread Recipe

Preparation: 20 minutes
Cooking: 20 to 25 minutes
Servings: 10 slices

Ingredients

300 g of flaxseed flour
300 ml (1¼ cups) of water
60 g of whole flaxseeds
60 g of chia seeds
30 g of baking powder
5 egg whites
2 teaspoons of salt
2 teaspoons of baking soda

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Instructions

In a large bowl, sift the flaxseed flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add the flaxseeds, chia seeds, egg whites, and water and mix with a wooden spoon or your hands until the dough is even and elastic. Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F) for at least 10 minutes.

Flaxseed flour, the base of homemade flaxseed and chia bread — Flaxseed Flour

Spread the dough in a buttered metal loaf pan or a silicone mold, smooth the top, and let it settle for a couple of minutes. Sprinkle with flaxseeds to taste. Bake for about 20 to 25 minutes, checking with a toothpick. Cool on a rack.

Additional Tips

Use an oven thermometer

Home ovens often run hotter or cooler than the dial says. A thermometer helps you bake this dense bread evenly.

Spread it evenly

Settle the dough evenly in the pan so the loaf bakes uniformly from edge to center.

Store it in the fridge

Because it is moist and rich in fats, keep it wrapped in the fridge and toast slices before eating.

Original ingredient	Substitute	Ratio	Flavor note
Egg whites	Flax eggs	1 tablespoon ground flax + 3 tablespoons water per white	Vegan
Chia seeds	Sesame seeds	1:1	Toastier flavor
Flaxseed flour	Half almond flour	150 g + 150 g	Milder, softer
Salt	Herb salt	1:1	More aromatic

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is flaxseed?

Flaxseed, called linaza in Spanish, is a small oval seed from the flax plant, valued for its fiber, protein, and omega 3 fatty acids.

2. What is chia?

Chia is an herbaceous plant of the mint family whose seeds are its main product, prized for their fiber and their ability to absorb water and form a gel.

3. Does this bread contain gluten?

Flaxseed flour and seeds are naturally gluten free. Check that your baking powder is labeled gluten free if you need a strictly gluten free bread.

4. How do I know it is baked?

Insert a toothpick in the center. If it comes out clean, the bread is ready. Let it cool on a rack before slicing.

Benefits of Flaxseed

Flaxseed and its flour are an excellent source of fiber, which supports digestion, and they are rich in alpha linolenic acid, a plant omega 3 fatty acid that the body cannot make on its own.

What Is Pan de Linaza?

Pan de linaza is a dense, moist bread made mainly from ground flaxseed. Without yeast or wheat flour, it is a popular high fiber, low carbohydrate alternative to regular bread.