28/05/2026
How to Make 50/50 Sourdough Bread with Flax Seeds & Onions Result at the end of the video 😍
Recipe (for 2 loaves):
350 g bread flour
350 g whole wheat flour
420 g water (1)
16 g salt
250 g sourdough starter
170 g water (2) (adjust depending on your flour and mixing method, hand-mixed dough may feel looser)
100 g golden fried onion
50 g flaxseed + 100 g boiling water
➡️ Pour boiling water over the flaxseed and cook on low heat for ~2-3 minutes. Let it cool.
Warm fermentation: 6 hours at 22–24°C (72–75°F)
Cold fermentation: 15 hours
Process:
1. Mix flour + water (1) until combined (autolyse) (about 3 minutes in a spiral mixer).
Rest 1 hour
2. Add sourdough starter and mix until fully incorporated (about 3 min).
Rest 30 min.
3. Add salt and gradually add water (2), mixing until good dough development (for me ~20 min in a spiral mixer).
At the end, add fried onion and flax mixture, mix until fully incorporated (2–3 min).
Rest 1 h.
4. Perform 2 sets of coil folds with 1-hour intervals.
After the last fold, let the dough ferment for 2–3 hours (The dough should rise, feel airy, and show bubbles on the surface).
5. Divide the dough and Shape into a boule (round) or batard (oval), creating surface tension.
Place seam side up in a floured basket and refrigerate overnight
➡️Next day (Baking):
For Open bake (steel/stone):
Bake in a preheated oven at 250°C (482°F) with steam for 20 minutes
Then release steam, reduce to 200°C (392°F) and bake for 15–20 minutes until golden brown
Dutch oven:
Bake covered for 20 minutes at 250°C (482°F)
Then 15–20 minutes uncovered at 200°C (392°F)
💡Tips:
If mixing by hand You can increase coil folds up to 4 sets to strengthen the dough and gluten structure
Flaxseeds absorb a lot of water and form a gel, so they take moisture away from the dough. That’s why you often need to increase hydration when using a flaxseed soaker. Bread with flaxseeds also stays soft for longer.
If your environment is warmer, fermentation will be faster; if cooler, it will take longer
If this recipe inspired you, save it for later and I’d love to see your results ☺️❤️