Soft whole wheat loaf with a rich blend of walnuts, pecans, and hazelnuts for enhanced texture and flavor.
# What to Use:
→ 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, mix whole wheat flour, bread flour, yeast, sugar, and salt until evenly distributed.
02 - Add warm water and oil to the dry mixture 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 nuts into the dough until 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 spot for 1 hour until doubled in size.
06 - Punch down the dough, transfer to a lightly floured surface, shape into a loaf, place in a greased 9x5-inch pan, cover, and let rise 45 minutes until risen about 1 inch above the pan.
07 - Preheat the oven to 375°F.
08 - Bake loaf for 30 to 35 minutes until golden brown and hollow sounding when tapped.
09 - Remove bread from pan and cool on a wire rack before slicing.
