Hmmm... I tried this tonight, and it came out as hard as a rock, completely inedible. Obviously, I did something wrong, still trying to figure out what. I'm going to try it again and monitor the microwaving.

I am not an expert in the kitchen, but I am far from a novice, so I apparently misread something.

Ok, I just made it again... once again, inedible, and didn't rise much at all. I did use 1 large egg, and I used my baking powder the other day and what I made then rose, so I don't think it's that... I am baffled.

Robin

CNYMom: Your microwave could be a strong one. The bread is awesome but I changed a few things. Try this.....
8 TBSP. Flax meal
2 eggs
1 tsp. Baking Powder
2 tsp. Melted Butter
1 tsp. cinnamon
Mix all together
Microwave for 2 1/2 minutes. Enjoy!
I love mine toasted w/cream cheese and berries on top.

I'll try that when I get home, thanks. It is a fairly strong microwave, so I wouldn't be surprised.

As a test of the flax seed, eggs, and baking powder, I made a chocolate lava muffin later on, and it came out fine. That only gets cooked for a minute, though.

Robin

Don't forget it's not flaxseed but flax-meal.

This only took 1 minute in my microwave... as soon as it puffs up in the center take it out.. Then I toasted it for a minute so it was more like toast..

Has anyone toasted this bread in a regular toaster? Mine turned out a bit greasy and I'm worried about burning the house down!

I dont have a toaster, so put mine under the grill.

Misia: I always toast my flax bread, yummy! It's my favorite way to eat it with cream cheese and sliced strawberries on top.

I tried this today with 5T. flax and 2 jumbo eggs, plus a dash of vinegar to help the baking powder do its thing. It was fine fresh from the micro (only took 2 mins), but it was very tasty when fried in a pan - it got nice and crisp and took on the flavor of the bacon grease! My flaxmeal (Bob's Redmill) has a slightly bitter taste, though - I think next time I might add another dash of vinegar and a tiny bit of splenda to help even out the bitterness. This is promising though - and all that fiber was REALLY helpful this morning if you know what I mean!!!!!

I am glad you enjoyed your flax bread!

I havent heard of using vinegar as a raising agent.

To make my flax bread I use:
8 Tbsp. flaxmeal
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. butter
2 large eggs
mix and put in a large cup and microwave for 2 minutes. Perfect!

I find that the gold flax seeds are milder with no bitterness. Is it flaxmeal or flax cereal?
I am not sure but could there be some Soya in your flax cereal? I find that Soya is bitter.

CNYMom: I also forgot to say that I use 2 pkgs of splenda in the mix. It seems to give it a mild sweet taste.

Happy--happy---happy. I made this for the first time today and, as everyone else has said, it is amazing! Now I know I can stick with this WOE. Bread is the only thing I have been really missing and this fills that need.

The only problem I had was that I loved it so much I ate the whole thing! Two slices with butter and the other two with whipped cream cheese. It's unlikely I will eat anything else today!

Now I'm going to get creative and try some of the other suggestions and variations.

Thank you so much to the genius who "invented" this bread and to those who have taken the time to experiment and share all the creative ways this can be made.

So, if I am using already ground flaxseed meal, then I should use 1/2 cup, plus 2 Tablespoons? Not 4 Tablespoons, right?

Is this what others are doing?