Walnut Rye Bread
Elevate your homemade bread game with this hearty and flavorful Walnut Rye Bread recipe! Crafted with a blend of nutty rye flour and silky bread flour, this artisan-style loaf features the perfect balance of texture and taste. Infused with the natural sweetness of honey and studded with crunchy chopped walnuts, every bite offers a rustic sophistication that's ideal for sandwiches, savory sides, or simply slathering with butter. The process includes a satisfying hands-on knead and two gentle proofing stages that deliver a beautifully risen loaf with a crisp golden crust. Perfect for novice and experienced bakers alike, this recipe brings artisanal quality to your kitchen with simple ingredients and a little patience. Enjoy the wholesome, earthy flavor and delightful aroma of freshly baked Walnut Rye Bread in under two hours!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams Rye flour
- 250 grams Bread flour
- 325 milliliters Warm water
- 7 grams Active dry yeast
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1.5 teaspoons Salt
- 120 grams Chopped walnuts
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm water, honey, and active dry yeast. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until the yeast is foamy.
Add the rye flour, bread flour, and salt to the bowl. Stir until a shaggy dough forms.
Add the olive oil and knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 8-10 minutes, until smooth and elastic. Alternatively, use the dough hook on a stand mixer for 6-8 minutes.
Gently fold in the chopped walnuts, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Shape the dough into a ball and place it in a lightly greased bowl. Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until it has doubled in size.
Once risen, punch down the dough and shape it into a loaf. Place the loaf onto a parchment-lined baking sheet or into a greased loaf pan.
Cover the loaf again and let it rise for another 30-40 minutes, until it has slightly puffed up.
Meanwhile, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Bake the walnut rye bread for 30-35 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the bread sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
Let the bread cool on a wire rack before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2948 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 116.0 g | 149% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.8 g | 64% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3557 mg | 155% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 435.6 g | 158% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 53.9 g | 192% | |
| Total Sugars | 41.4 g | ||
| Protein | 78.7 g | 157% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 182 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 21.0 mg | 117% | |
| Potassium | 2188 mg | 47% | |
*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.
