Walnut Bread

Name: Walnut Bread
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups warm water; 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast; 1 tbsp honey; 3 cups bread flour; 1 cup whole wheat flour; 2 tsp salt; 1 cup chopped walnuts

12 servings30 min prep35 min cookMedium

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The Story Behind It

The Tale of Walnut Bread

Story updated September 18, 2026

Walnut bread has roots in French country baking, particularly in regions like the Périgord known for walnut cultivation, where the nuts were traditionally folded into rustic loaves, often paired with local cheeses and wines.

Ingredients

Scale:· 12 servings

1 1/2 cups warm water
2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
1 tbsp honey
3 cups bread flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
2 tsp salt
1 cup chopped walnuts

Instructions

1Stir yeast and honey into warm water; let sit until foamy.
2Stir in both flours and salt to form a dough, then knead in walnuts.
3Knead 10 minutes total until smooth. Let rise 1-1.5 hours, until doubled.
4Shape into a round or oval loaf, let rise 45 minutes.
5Bake at 375°F for 32-35 minutes, until deep golden.

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