Rosemary Walnut Bread

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 32
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 116.4
  • Total Fat: 3.8 g
  • Cholesterol: 11.1 mg
  • Sodium: 161.3 mg
  • Total Carbs: 11.2 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.8 g
  • Protein: 3.8 g

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Introduction


Inside the dark crust is a creamy white bread flecked with rosemary and bits of walnuts. Not only is this bread great with soups, it1s also excellent for sandwiches.

Inside the dark crust is a creamy white bread flecked with rosemary and bits of walnuts. Not only is this bread great with soups, it1s also excellent for sandwiches.

Number of Servings: 32

Ingredients

    2 cups warm 1% low-fat milk (100° to 110°)
    1/4 cup warm water (100° to 110°)
    3 tablespoons sugar
    2 tablespoons butter, melted
    2 teaspoons salt
    2 packages dry yeast (about 41/2 teaspoons)
    51/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
    1 cup chopped walnuts
    3 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh rosemary
    1 large egg, lightly beaten
    Cooking spray
    1 tablespoon yellow cornmeal
    1 tablespoon 1% low-fat milk
    1 large egg, lightly beaten

Directions

1. Combine first 5 ingredients in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk Add yeast, stirring with a whisk, let stand 5 minutes Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups, level with a knife Add 2 cups flour to yeast mixture, stirring with a whisk Cover and let rise in a warm place (85°), free from drafts, 15 minutes

2. Add 21/2 cups flour, walnuts, rosemary, and 1 egg, stirring with a whisk Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface Knead until smooth and elastic (about 10 minutes), adding enough of remaining flour, 1/4 cup at a time, to prevent dough from sticking to hands

3. Place dough in a large bowl coated with cooking spray, turning to coat top Cover and let rise in a warm place (85°), free from drafts, 1 hour or until doubled in size (Lightly press two fingers into dough If indentation remains, the dough has risen enough )

4. Punch dough down, turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface Divide dough in half, shaping each portion into around Place loaves on a baking sheet dusted with cornmeal Cover and let rise 30 minutes or until doubled in size

5. Preheat oven to 400°

6. Combine 1 tablespoon milk and 1 egg, stirring with a whisk, brush over loaves Make 3 diagonal cuts 1/4-inch deep across top of each loaf using a sharp knife

7. Place loaves in oven, reduce oven temperature to 375°, and bake 40 minutes or until bottom of each loaf sounds hollow when tapped Let stand 20 minutes before slicing



Number of Servings: 32

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user PAHOOT.