CINNAMON-PECAN SWIRL BREAD

Cinnamon-Pecan Swirl Bread image

This wholesome, old-fashioned loaf is a staple in our house. The recipe makes two loaves, and I like to freeze one for later.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h20m

Yield 2 loaves (12 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

2-1/4 cups whole wheat flour
2 to 2-1/2 cups bread flour
1/2 cup ground flaxseed
2 tablespoons vital wheat gluten
3 teaspoons active dry yeast
2 teaspoons salt
1-1/4 cups water
1/3 cup canola oil
1/3 cup honey
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1 large egg, room temperature
CINNAMON NUT FILLING:
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
2-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, 2 cups bread flour, flax, gluten, yeast and salt. In a small saucepan, heat the water, oil, honey and lemon juice to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat just until moistened. Add egg; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining bread flour to form a stiff dough (dough will be sticky)., Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled., Meanwhile, combine filling ingredients; set aside., Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide dough in half. Roll each half into a 14x8-in rectangle. Sprinkle half of the filling over each rectangle to within 1/2 in. of edges. Roll up, jelly-roll style, starting with a short side. Pinch to seal. Place each loaf seam-side down in a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour., Bake at 350° for 34-38 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 205mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.