Nutty Whole Wheat Bread (Printable View)

Wholesome whole wheat bread with a nutty texture, ideal for hearty sandwiches or enjoying plain.

# 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 Make:

01 - Combine whole wheat flour, bread flour, yeast, brown sugar and salt in a large bowl until thoroughly blended.
02 - Add warm water and oil to dry ingredients and mix until soft dough forms.
03 - Turn dough onto lightly floured surface and knead 8 to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
04 - Gradually knead chopped nuts into dough until evenly distributed.
05 - Shape dough into ball, place in lightly oiled bowl, cover with damp cloth, and let rise in a warm area 1 hour until doubled in size.
06 - Punch down dough, transfer to floured surface, and gently shape into loaf.
07 - Place dough into greased 9x5-inch loaf pan, cover, and let rise 45 minutes until loaf rises about 1 inch above pan.
08 - Set oven to 375°F (190°C).
09 - Bake 30 to 35 minutes until crust is golden and loaf sounds hollow when tapped.
10 - Remove from pan and cool on wire rack before slicing.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Soft texture
  • Nutritious and filling
02 -
  • Substitute any combination of nuts you prefer.
  • Add 2 tbsp of sunflower or pumpkin seeds for extra crunch.
03 -
  • Ensure water temperature is about 110°F (43°C) to activate yeast effectively.
  • Knead the dough until elastic to develop gluten structure for a better rise.
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