WALNUT BREAD
The affinity of walnuts and whole wheat plays out well in this fairly simple loaf. I ramped up the walnut component by mixing in toasted pieces, including ground nuts along with the flour and even adding some walnut oil to the dough. Making this bread is straightforward enough for the home cook to master, and using a mere pinch of yeast will give the dough a nice rise. This dough would also welcome raisins, olives or pieces of figs along with the walnuts. I have found that the best way to introduce ingredients like these is to knead them in after the first rise.
Provided by Florence Fabricant
Categories project, appetizer, side dish
Time 3h30m
Yield 2 loaves
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Toast walnuts in an oven or under the broiler. Set aside to cool.
- Place yeast in a large mixing bowl. Mix salt into 2 cups (473 milliliters) lukewarm water. Stir into yeast. Stir in maple syrup and 2 tablespoons oil.
- Measure 1 cup of the toasted walnuts, place in a food processor with 2 tablespoons of the whole-wheat flour and process until finely ground. Add to bowl along with remaining whole-wheat flour. Stir with a wooden spoon.
- Add bread flour 1/2 cup at a time until dough forms and leaves the sides of the bowl. (At this point you're better off mixing with your hands.) Turn dough out onto a floured work surface. Continue adding bread flour, kneading as you go, until you have a dough that's a bit on the soft side, only slightly sticky and easy to handle.
- Clean out your bowl, coat it with 1 tablespoon oil, and place dough back into the bowl, turning it so it's oiled all over. Cover with a cloth and set aside to rise until doubled, about 1 1/2 hours.
- Punch the dough down, add remaining toasted walnuts and lightly knead them into the dough. Dust a spacious baking sheet with cornmeal. Divide the dough in half, shape into 2 balls and place on the baking sheet. Cover loosely and let rise for an hour.
- Place the oven rack in the lowest position and heat oven to 450 degrees. Slash the tops of the breads with a razor or a lame (a baker's blade). Do not be tentative about this step; your slashes should be a good half-inch deep, done with a firm, even hand.
- Place the baking sheet in the oven. Throw a handful of ice cubes on the floor of the oven to create steam. Bake 20 minutes. By this time the breads should be a nice honey-brown. Brush them with remaining 1 tablespoon oil, reduce heat to 350 degrees, add more ice cubes and bake about 25 minutes longer, until the breads are well browned and sound hollow when tapped. Allow to cool at least 1 hour before cutting.
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baltrus dofke123
[email protected]This bread is a great way to use up leftover walnuts. It's also a delicious and easy snack or breakfast.
Carla Lopez
[email protected]This bread is delicious! I love the combination of walnuts and spices. It's the perfect bread for a fall day.
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[email protected]I love this walnut bread! It's so moist and flavorful. I always get compliments when I make it.
Rene Sage
[email protected]This walnut bread is the best! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Elyam Williams
[email protected]I've made this bread several times and it always turns out perfect. It's my go-to recipe for walnut bread.
Ridwan Siddik
[email protected]This bread is incredibly moist and flavorful! It's the perfect combination of sweet and nutty.
Ariella
[email protected]I'm so disappointed with this recipe.
Oghenetega Handy
[email protected]This recipe is a waste of time and ingredients.
Elnatan Dawit
[email protected]I wouldn't recommend this recipe to anyone.
khairul hasan
[email protected]This is the worst walnut bread I've ever had. It's dry, crumbly, and flavorless.
Meesam Ejaz
[email protected]This bread is a bit dry, but it's still a good recipe.
babarbasheer
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the bread to rise properly, but it still tasted good.
Emiliana Bickham
[email protected]This bread is a bit too sweet for my taste, but overall it's a good recipe.
Golam Mourtuza
[email protected]This bread is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. I'll definitely be making it again.
Stefania La Neve
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the bread turned out great. I'm so glad I found this recipe!
Hasib Hossain
[email protected]This is the best walnut bread I've ever had! The walnuts add a nice crunch and the bread is so moist.
Gur Sam
[email protected]I've made this bread several times and it always turns out perfect. It's my go-to recipe for walnut bread.
2003 2u
[email protected]This walnut bread is incredibly moist and flavorful! It's the perfect combination of sweet and nutty.