Nut flour bread with dried fruits
8 servings
80 minutes
Nut flour bread with dried fruits is a refined dessert bread inspired by European baking traditions. Its rich flavor combines the warmth of nuts and the gentle sweetness of prunes, creating a harmonious treat perfect for cozy tea times. Flaxseed, almond, and cashew flour give the bread a rich texture and nutty aroma, while apple puree keeps it moist and soft. The addition of cinnamon brings a subtle spiciness, enhancing the flavor even more. This bread can be served as a standalone dessert, complemented with honey or butter. It’s a healthy and nutritious homemade baking option that will appeal to lovers of natural ingredients. It also stores well, becoming even tastier after a few days. An ideal choice for those who appreciate refined flavors and healthy eating.
1
Preheat the oven to 190 degrees and mix all the dry ingredients: flax flour, almond flour, cashew flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, xanthan gum, and cinnamon.
- Flaxseed (linseed) flour: 0.5 glass
- Almond flour: 0.5 glass
- Cashew flour: 1.3 glass
- Salt: 0.5 teaspoon
- Baking soda: 0.5 teaspoon
- Baking powder (raising agent): 1.5 teaspoon
- Xanthan gum: 1.5 teaspoon
- Ground cinnamon: 2 teaspoons
2
Add unsweetened apple puree and a glass of water, and blend with a mixer until smooth.
- Apple sauce (puree): 4 tablespoons
3
Mix in the chopped dried fruits and walnuts.
- Pitted prunes: 160 g
- Shelled walnuts: 130 g
4
Place the dough in a brick-shaped loaf pan and bake for about one hour and ten minutes. Check readiness with a toothpick.
5
Place the baked bread on a rack and let it cool completely. Only then can it be sliced.