Soft whole wheat loaf enriched with chopped nuts for hearty, flavorful slices, perfect for sandwiches or butter.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Dough
01 - 2 1/4 cups whole wheat flour (280 g)
02 - 1 cup bread flour (125 g), plus extra for kneading
03 - 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (7 g)
04 - 2 tablespoons light brown sugar (25 g)
05 - 1 teaspoon fine sea salt (6 g)
06 - 1 1/4 cups warm water (300 ml, about 110°F/43°C)
07 - 1/4 cup neutral oil (60 ml), such as sunflower or canola
→ Nuts
08 - 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (60 g)
09 - 1/4 cup chopped pecans (30 g)
10 - 1/4 cup chopped hazelnuts or almonds (30 g)
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - In a large bowl, whisk together whole wheat flour, bread flour, active dry yeast, light brown sugar, and fine sea salt until evenly blended.
02 - Pour warm water and neutral oil into the dry mixture and stir until a soft dough forms.
03 - Turn dough onto a 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 let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
06 - Punch down risen dough, transfer to a floured surface, and gently shape into a loaf.
07 - Place shaped dough in a greased 9x5-inch loaf pan. Cover and let rise for 45 minutes, until the loaf rises about 1 inch above the pan edge.
08 - Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
09 - Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until golden brown and hollow sounding when tapped.
10 - Remove bread from pan and cool on a wire rack before slicing.
