Norwegian Herb-Nut Bread

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 2
Homemade Norwegian Herb-Nut bread recipe
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Prep

25 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

2 hr 15 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 package active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water
1/2 cup milk , scalded
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon dried basil , dried , crushed
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme , dried , crushed
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano , dried , crushed
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary , dried , crushed
1 egg , room temperature , well beaten
2 - 2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1/4 cup walnuts , finely chopped
all-purpose flour , for kneading

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
2 Loaves
Calories
180 per slice
Sugar
1.1g per slice
Fat
6g per slice
Norwegian herb-nut bread is a healthy and flavorful addition to breakfast or snack menus. This bread is one of the most aromatic, tender, and delicious breads with the perfect blend of herbs and nuts. It's a perfect way to start your morning or an excellent snack for the afternoon. This recipe can make your ordinary breakfast bread more exciting and healthy by using nutritious ingredients like whole wheat flour, walnuts, and herbs.

Instructions

1.In a small bowl, mix yeast in warm water until dissolved and let it sit for 5-10 minutes.
2.In a large bowl, mix together scalded milk, sugar, butter, salt, nutmeg, basil, thyme, oregano, and rosemary.
3.Stir in the yeast mixture and well-beaten egg.
4.Mix in 2 cups of whole wheat flour gradually, until the dough becomes a soft texture.
5.Add chopped walnuts and additional flour if needed and knead the dough on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes.
6.Place the dough into a greased bowl and cover with a damp cloth, letting it rise for 1-2 hours until doubled in size.
7.Preheat the oven to 375°F.
8.Punch the dough down and divide it into two bread pans.
9.Let it rise again for 10-15 minutes and bake for 30-35 minutes until the crust is golden brown.

PROS

This herb-nut bread is flavorful and filled with fibrous whole wheat flour and chopped walnuts.

The aroma of herbs in this bread is flavorful and nutritious, perfect for a healthy breakfast or snack.

CONS

This bread takes time to rise, so making it takes patience and effort.

Also, because of the presence of walnuts, this bread may cause allergies to some individuals.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The whole wheat flour and walnuts in this recipe are both high sources of dietary fiber and protein.
Herbs like oregano and thyme contain antioxidants that help reduce inflammation and promote overall health.

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