Nutty Whole Wheat Loaf (Printable)

A soft whole wheat loaf enriched with a mix of nuts for a hearty, flavorful 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 (approximately 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

# Steps:

01 - In a large bowl, mix whole wheat flour, bread flour, yeast, light brown sugar, and sea salt until well combined.
02 - Add warm water and neutral oil to dry ingredients and stir until a soft dough forms.
03 - Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8 to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
04 - Gradually knead chopped walnuts, pecans, and hazelnuts into the dough until evenly distributed.
05 - Shape dough into a ball, place in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and allow to rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
06 - Punch down the dough, transfer to a floured surface, and gently shape into a loaf.
07 - Place shaped dough into a greased 9x5-inch loaf pan, cover, and let rise for 45 minutes or until risen about 1 inch above the pan.
08 - Preheat oven to 375°F.
09 - Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until golden brown and hollow sounding when tapped.
10 - Remove loaf from pan and let cool on a wire rack before slicing.

# Tips from the Pros:

01 -
  • Hearty whole wheat nutrition
  • Crunchy mixed nuts for texture
02 -
  • Substitute any combination of nuts you prefer.
  • Add 2 tbsp of sunflower or pumpkin seeds for extra crunch.
03 -
  • Ensure water is warm not hot to activate yeast properly.
  • Knead the dough thoroughly to develop gluten for a better texture.
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