Nutty Whole Wheat Loaf Bread (Printable)

Soft whole wheat loaf filled with mixed nuts for a hearty, wholesome bread experience.

# Ingredient List:

→ Dough

01 - 2 1/4 cups whole wheat flour
02 - 1 cup bread flour (plus extra for kneading)
03 - 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
04 - 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
05 - 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
06 - 1 1/4 cups warm water (about 110°F)
07 - 1/4 cup neutral oil (sunflower or canola)

→ Nuts

08 - 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
09 - 1/4 cup chopped pecans
10 - 1/4 cup chopped hazelnuts or almonds

# How to Prepare:

01 - In a large bowl, blend whole wheat flour, bread flour, yeast, brown sugar, and salt until evenly distributed.
02 - Add warm water and oil to the dry mixture and stir until a soft dough forms.
03 - Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for 8 to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
04 - Gradually knead chopped nuts into the dough ensuring they are evenly distributed.
05 - Shape dough into a ball, place in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour until doubled in size.
06 - Punch down risen dough, transfer to a floured surface, and gently shape into a loaf.
07 - Place loaf in a greased 9x5-inch pan, cover, and let rise for 45 minutes until it rises about 1 inch above the pan.
08 - Set oven temperature to 375°F.
09 - Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until golden brown and hollow-sounding when tapped.
10 - Remove bread from pan and let cool on a wire rack before slicing.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Soft and wholesome texture
  • Nutty flavor for added richness
02 -
  • Substitute any combination of nuts you prefer
  • Add 2 tbsp of sunflower or pumpkin seeds for extra crunch
03 -
  • Make sure water is warm not hot to activate yeast properly
  • Knead the dough well for a soft and elastic texture
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