Whole Wheat Bread

Grease a bowl with butter and reserve

Dissolve the yeast in warm water

Combine the milk and dissolved yeast

Add the whole wheat flour, dark brown sugar, flaxseed, and salt

Mix well with a wooden spoon

Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead

A little at a time, add all-purpose flour until the dough absorbs it without becoming tough

Form into a ball and place in the greased bowl reserved earlier

Cover with a damp cloth and let rise for 2-3 hours or until doubled in volume

Grease two baking sheets with butter and reserve

Let the dough relax and divide it in half

Shape each half into a round loaf and place on the prepared baking sheets

Let rise again for another 1 hour and 30 minutes, in a protected area

Heat the oven to 350°F (moderate)

Bake the loaves for 40 minutes or until golden brown

If it starts to brown too quickly, cover with aluminum foil

Check by gently tapping on the loaf; if it sounds hollow, it's done

Remove from the oven and let cool before cutting

Serves 8 pieces

Each piece contains approximately 242 calories.