Vegan Homemade Walnut Bread
Discover the earthy, nutty goodness of Vegan Homemade Walnut Bread—an easy, wholesome recipe that combines the hearty flavor of whole wheat flour with the rich crunch of toasted walnuts. This dairy-free, egg-free bread is perfectly soft and moist thanks to olive oil, while a touch of brown sugar adds natural sweetness, making it the ultimate balance of flavor and nutrition. Ideal for beginners, this recipe uses instant yeast to simplify the process and delivers a fragrant, golden-brown loaf in just under two hours, including rise and bake time. Serve warm slices with a dollop of vegan butter, as a base for your favorite sandwich, or simply enjoy it plain. Whether baked for breakfast, a snack, or meal prep, this homemade walnut bread is a delicious, plant-based way to elevate your kitchen repertoire! Keywords: vegan bread recipe, walnut bread, homemade bread, whole wheat loaf, plant-based baking.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups Whole wheat flour
- 1 cup Chopped walnuts
- 1 packet Instant yeast
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons Salt
- 1.25 cups Warm water
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm water, brown sugar, and instant yeast. Stir gently to dissolve the yeast and let it sit for about 5 minutes until it becomes frothy.
Add the whole wheat flour and salt to the yeast mixture. Mix until it forms a rough dough.
Incorporate the olive oil and continue kneading the dough for about 8-10 minutes on a lightly floured surface until it's smooth and elastic.
Fold in the chopped walnuts into the dough, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
Place the dough back into the mixing bowl and cover it with a clean kitchen towel. Let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.
After the dough has risen, punch it down gently to release some air. Shape it into a loaf and place it into a greased 9x5 inch loaf pan.
Cover the loaf with the towel again and let it rise for another 30 minutes.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Bake the loaf in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until it's golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
254 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.8 g | 16% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.5 g | 7% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 294 mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 31.2 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.6 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.1 g | ||
| Protein | 7.3 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 22 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 189 mg | 4% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
