Walnut Bread
A hearty and flavorful walnut bread perfect for any occasion, combining toasted walnuts with a soft, golden crust.
Ingredients
Dough
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup olive oil, or walnut oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons table salt
- 6 cups King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour, divided
- 2 cups walnut pieces, toasted until lightly browned
Instructions
- Dissolve yeast in warm water, then add 1/2 cup flour. Let sit 10 min.
- Stir in honey, oil, and salt. Add remaining flour gradually to form a shaggy dough.
- Knead dough until smooth, then let rise until puffy (~1.5 hrs).
- Deflate dough, knead in walnuts, shape into loaves, and let rise 30-45 min.
- Preheat oven to 350°F, slash tops, and bake 35-45 min until browned and hollow.
- Cool on rack for at least 20 min before slicing.
Notes
Toast walnuts beforehand for extra flavor.