Nutty Whole Wheat Loaf (Printable)

Wholesome whole wheat loaf studded with walnuts and pecans, perfect for sandwiches or snacking.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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 Make It:

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

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Wholesome and soft texture
  • Enriched with a variety of nuts for extra flavor
02 -
  • Substitute any combination of nuts you prefer
  • This bread freezes well. Slice before freezing for easy use
03 -
  • 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
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