Made with AI
Whole Wheat Bread with Nuts and Dried Fruit
Ingredients
- warm milk1 cup
- brown sugar1/4 cup
- active dry yeast2 1/4 teaspoons
- butter, melted2 tablespoons
- salt1 teaspoon
- whole wheat flour2 1/2 cups
- chopped nuts (walnuts, almonds)1/2 cup
- dried fruit (raisins, apricots, chopped)1/2 cup
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm milk, brown sugar, and active dry yeast. Stir gently and let sit for about 5-10 minutes, or until the mixture becomes frothy, indicating that the yeast is active.
- 2
Add the melted butter and salt to the yeast mixture and stir to combine.
- 3
Gradually mix in the whole wheat flour until a dough begins to form. You may need to adjust the amount of flour slightly, depending on the humidity and the type of flour.
- 4
Once the dough has come together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes, or until the dough is smooth and elastic.
- 5
Gently knead in the chopped nuts and dried fruit until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- 6
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.
- 7
Punch down the risen dough and shape it into a loaf. Place the loaf in a greased bread pan and cover again, letting it rise for another 30 minutes.
- 8
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius).
- 9
Once the dough has risen for the second time, place the bread pan in the oven and bake for about 30-35 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
- 10
Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
