Maple Walnut Bread

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Servings: 6 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A sweet and savory artisan loaf featuring rich maple syrup and crunchy walnuts, perfect for breakfast or snacking.
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This Maple Walnut Bread is a delightful fusion of sweet and nutty flavors, ideal for breakfast or as an afternoon treat. The dough is enriched with warm maple syrup, giving the loaf a golden hue and a subtle caramel sweetness that pairs beautifully with the earthy crunch of ground walnuts. Baked to perfection, the bread boasts a tender, moist crumb and a slightly crisp crust. It’s incredibly versatile; enjoy it sliced thick with butter, toasted with jam, or served alongside a hearty soup. This recipe is simple enough for weeknight baking but impressive enough for weekend brunches. With just a handful of pantry staples, you can create a homemade loaf that feels both comforting and sophisticated, bringing a touch of rustic charm to your table.

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Maple Walnut Bread

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6 Calories: 870.5

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This Maple Walnut Bread is a delightful fusion of sweet and nutty flavors, ideal for breakfast or as an afternoon treat. The dough is enriched with warm maple syrup, giving the loaf a golden hue and a subtle caramel sweetness that pairs beautifully with the earthy crunch of ground walnuts. Baked to perfection, the bread boasts a tender, moist crumb and a slightly crisp crust. It&# 226;ÂÂs incredibly versatile; enjoy it sliced thick with butter, toasted with jam, or served alongside a hearty soup. This recipe is simple enough for weeknight baking but impressive enough for weekend brunches. With just a handful of pantry staples, you can create a homemade loaf that feels both comforting and sophisticated, bringing a touch of rustic charm to your table.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Shell 1/4 cup of walnuts (approximately 6 to 7 halves) and grind them in a blender until finely chopped but not into a powder.
  2. Warm the maple syrup in the microwave for about 30 seconds until it is slightly heated and fluid.
  3. Place the warm water, warm maple syrup, butter, sugar, dry milk, salt, and yeast into the pan of your bread machine.
  4. Add the bread flour to the pan, ensuring it covers the liquid ingredients.
  5. Sprinkle the ground walnuts evenly over the top of the flour.
  6. Set the bread machine to the "Regular Bread" cycle and select the "Light" crust setting.
  7. Start the machine and allow the cycle to complete. Remove the bread immediately after baking and let it cool on a wire rack before slicing.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 870.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14.7g23%
Saturated Fat 3.1g16%
Cholesterol 8.2mg3%
Sodium 4922.3mg206%
Total Carbohydrate 163.1g55%
Dietary Fiber 5.3g22%
Sugars 25.0g
Protein 26.0g52%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

If you do not have a bread machine, you can mix the ingredients by hand or stand mixer. Knead the dough until smooth, let it rise until doubled in size, shape into a loaf, let it rise again, and bake in a preheated oven at 350ðF (175ðC) for about 30-40 minutes until golden brown and hollow-sounding when tapped.

For a crunchier texture, you can reserve some whole walnut halves to press into the top of the dough before baking.

Store the cooled bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or wrap tightly in plastic wrap and freeze for longer storage.

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