Step 1

Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) then butter a 13 x 14 inch flat baking tray. Set aside.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, bran flakes, flax, and salt.

Step 3

In a small jug, combine the water, vegetable oil, and molasses.

Step 4

Lastly, stream in the wet ingredients, holding some back initially. Mix with the back of your spatula until a sticky dough begins to form. If the mix is too dry add a little more of the wet ingredients until the dough comes together.

Step 5

On a large flat surface, lay a tea towel underneath your greased baking tray (this will hold it in place while rolling). Transfer the sticky bran mix to the tray and cover with a large sheet of parchment paper.

Step 6

Using a rolling pin roll the dough out to a very thin even sheet the size of the tray. Once rolled out, remove the parchment paper.

Step 7

Bake the bran flakes for 45 - 50 minutes until completely dried out and crisp.

Step 8

Remove from the oven and allow to slightly cool. When you can handle the bran, break it into small bite size flakes.

Step 9

Cover and store in an airtight container for up to 3-4 weeks.