Save A wholesome, soft whole wheat bread enriched with a variety of nuts—perfect for hearty sandwiches or enjoying with butter.
This bread quickly became a family favorite for its rich texture and nutty flavor
Ingredients
- Dough: 2 1/4 cups (280 g) whole wheat flour, 1 cup (125 g) bread flour (plus extra for kneading), 2 1/4 tsp (7 g) active dry yeast, 2 tbsp (25 g) light brown sugar, 1 tsp (6 g) fine sea salt, 1 1/4 cups (300 ml) warm water (about 110°F/43°C), 1/4 cup (60 ml) neutral oil (e.g. sunflower or canola)
- Nuts: 1/2 cup (60 g) chopped walnuts, 1/4 cup (30 g) chopped pecans, 1/4 cup (30 g) chopped hazelnuts (or almonds)
Instructions
- Step 1:
- In a large bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, bread flour, yeast, sugar, and salt. Mix well.
- Step 2:
- Add the warm water and oil to the dry ingredients. Mix until a soft dough forms.
- Step 3:
- Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8 10 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
- Step 4:
- Gradually knead in the chopped nuts until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Step 5:
- Shape the dough into a ball, place it in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm spot for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- Step 6:
- Punch down the dough and transfer to a lightly floured surface. Gently shape into a loaf.
- Step 7:
- Place the shaped dough into a greased 9x5-inch (23x13 cm) loaf pan. Cover and let rise for 45 minutes, or until the loaf has risen about 1 inch above the pan.
- Step 8:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Step 9:
- Bake the loaf for 30 35 minutes, or until golden brown and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped.
- Step 10:
- Remove from the pan and cool on a wire rack before slicing.
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Notes
Add 2 tbsp of sunflower or pumpkin seeds for extra crunch. For a touch of sweetness swirl in 1/4 cup raisins with the nuts.
Required Tools
Large mixing bowl, 9x5-inch (23x13 cm) loaf pan, measuring cups and spoons, dough scraper (optional), wire rack
Allergen Information
Contains wheat (gluten) and tree nuts (walnuts, pecans, hazelnuts/almonds). May contain traces of other allergens depending on nut source and flour. Always check ingredient labels for cross-contamination warnings.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- → What types of nuts are used in this loaf?
Chopped walnuts, pecans, and hazelnuts or almonds are incorporated to add texture and flavor to the loaf.
- → Can the nuts be substituted or omitted?
Yes, you can substitute with other nuts or seeds like sunflower or pumpkin seeds, or omit nuts entirely for a simpler loaf.
- → How long should the dough rise?
The dough requires about 1 hour for the first rise until doubled, and an additional 45 minutes after shaping before baking.
- → What indicates the bread is fully baked?
The loaf should have a golden brown crust and sound hollow when tapped, signaling it is thoroughly baked.
- → How can the loaf be stored or preserved?
This bread freezes well; slice before freezing for easy use later, and thaw slices as needed.
- → Is the bread suitable for vegetarians?
Yes, it contains no animal products and fits a vegetarian diet.