Homemade bread with walnuts
4 servings
30 minutes
Homemade bread with walnuts is a cozy and aromatic symbol of home comfort. The origins of this recipe can be found in European baking traditions, where nuts are often added for a special flavor and texture. Walnuts enrich the bread with a light oiliness and a subtle nutty aroma that perfectly complements the airy structure of the dough. Its softness on the outside is complemented by a crispy crust, while inside it remains fluffy and tender. This bread is suitable for morning breakfasts with jam, makes an excellent addition to a cheese platter, and pairs wonderfully with honey and butter. It is not only tasty but also nutritious due to the beneficial properties of walnuts that enrich the bread with vitamins and trace elements.
1
Pour warm water (about 37–40 degrees) into a deep bowl.
- Water: 600 ml
2
Add sugar and stir until fully dissolved.
- Sugar: 15 g
3
Add yeast.
- Fresh yeast: 60 g
4
Mix well with a whisk.
5
Sift the flour.
- Wheat flour: 500 g
6
Add salt.
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
7
Pour in vegetable oil.
- Vegetable oil: 30 ml
8
Knead the dough. It should have a consistency similar to pancake batter or low-fat sour cream and slowly slide off the spatula.
9
Cover with plastic wrap and place in a warm spot for 15-20 minutes to let the dough rise.
10
Gently knead the risen dough and mix in whole walnuts.
- Walnuts: 150 g
11
Grease the mold with vegetable oil and sprinkle with semolina.
- Vegetable oil: 30 ml
- Semolina: 50 g
12
Pour the dough into the mold halfway. For decoration, you can slightly press half walnuts into the dough. Let the dough rest for 20 minutes.
- Walnuts: 150 g
13
Sprinkle semolina on top and bake in the oven at 200 degrees for 25-30 minutes. First, pour a cup of water at the bottom of the electric oven to create steam, then do not open the door until cooking is complete.
- Semolina: 50 g
14
Remove the baked bread from the mold, slice it into portions, and serve.