
There is something deeply satisfying about pulling a golden, fragrant loaf from the oven, especially when you made it entirely from scratch with ingredients you trust. For anyone managing iodine intake, store-bought bread is a minefield — commercial loaves often contain iodized salt, dairy, or additives that make label-reading exhausting. This recipe sidesteps all of that by using fine sea salt instead of iodized table salt, olive oil in place of butter or milk, and a short, clean ingredient list that keeps things straightforward. Sprouted whole wheat flour gives the loaf a hearty, slightly nutty flavor and a tender crumb that holds up beautifully for sandwiches or toast. Ground flaxseed adds a subtle depth and a little extra nutrition without complicating anything. The two-rise method takes a bit of patience, but the result — a tall, hollow-sounding loaf with a deep golden crust — is absolutely worth the wait. Let it cool before slicing if you can, though the smell alone will make that genuinely difficult.
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Combine the warm water, yeast, and honey in the bowl of a stand mixer (or a large mixing bowl). Stir briefly and let stand for 5–8 minutes, until the surface is foamy and the mixture smells yeasty.
Add the sprouted whole wheat flour, salt, olive oil, and ground flaxseed to the yeast mixture. Mix on low speed with the dough hook for 2 minutes, then increase to medium and knead for 6–8 minutes, until the dough is smooth, slightly tacky, and pulls cleanly away from the sides of the bowl. (To knead by hand: turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 10 minutes, until smooth and elastic.)
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