Hearty loaf featuring whole wheat flour and a mix of walnuts, pecans, and hazelnuts for rich texture.
# What You'll Need:
→ 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
# Directions:
01 - In a large bowl, mix whole wheat flour, bread flour, yeast, brown sugar, and salt until well combined.
02 - Add warm water and neutral 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 in chopped walnuts, pecans, and hazelnuts until evenly distributed.
05 - Form 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 and gently shape into a loaf on a floured surface.
07 - Place shaped dough into greased 9x5-inch loaf pan, cover, and let rise for 45 minutes or until dough rises about 1 inch above pan rim.
08 - Preheat oven to 375°F.
09 - Bake loaf 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.
