Step 1

Preheat oven to 400F (200C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a blender or clean coffee grinder, grind the flaxseed meal into a very fine flour. This is a very important step, do not skip it. The bread will NOT work properly unless the meal is ground into a fine FLOUR.

Step 3

In large bowl, whisk together the flaxseed meal, baking powder and (optional) salt. Add the water, stirring until completely combined (the dough will look thick and somewhat gooey).

Step 4

Divide the dough into 3 equal portions, With wet hands, shape each piece into a 8-inch (20 cm) long baguette style loaf. Space the loaves at least 2 inches (5 cm) apart on the prepared baking sheet. Flatten the loaves slightly to about 3/4 inch (1.9 cm) thickness.

Step 5

Using a sharp knife, make 4 deep diagonal slashes into the top of each loaf.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes until risen and browned; the slashes will open up and the loaves will widen. Transfer to a cooling rack and cool completely before slicing.