Appetizer/ Bread/ Sides

Walnut-Crusted Wheat Loaf

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Prep Time: 40 minutes, plus 95 minutes rising Cooking Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 c whole wheat flour
  • 1 to 1 1/2 c flour
  • 3/8 c wheat germ
  • 2 tsp yeast
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 c water
  • 1/4 c honey
  • 1/6 c shortening
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 c walnuts; chopped
  • 1/8 c sugar
  • 1/8 c water
  • 1/8 c walnuts; chopped

Instructions

1

Combine the wheat flour, 1 1/4 c flour, wheat germ, yeast, and salt.

2

In a small saucepan,heat the water, honey, and shortening. Add to dry ingredients; beat just until moistened. Add egg; beat until smooth. Stir in 1/2 c walnuts and enough flour to make a kneadable dough. Knead 5-6 minutes. Place in a greased bowl and turn once to grease the top. Let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.

3

Punch dough down and shape into a ball. Flatten slightly and place on a greased baking sheet. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 35 minutes.

4

In a saucepan, bring sugar and water to a boil and cook until thickened, about 2 minutes. Brush over top of loaf. Sprinkle with 1/8 c walnuts. Bake 30-35 minutes at 375 degrees.

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