NORWEGIAN HERB-NUT BREAD

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A marvelous bread from Norway.

Provided by Annacia * @Annacia

Categories     Savory Breads

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 - (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast
1/4 cup(s) warm water (110f-115f)
1/2 cup(s) milk, scalded
1/4 cup(s) sugar
1/4 cup(s) butter
1 teaspoon(s) salt
1/4 teaspoon(s) ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon(s) dried basil, crushed
1/2 teaspoon(s) dried thyme, crushed
1/2 teaspoon(s) dried oregano, crushed
1/2 teaspoon(s) dried rosemary, crushed
1 - egg, well beaten
2 1 1/2 cup(s) whole wheat flour
1/3 cup(s) walnuts, finely chopped
- all-purpose flour, for kneading

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in the water and let stand until it is spongy.
  • In a large warm mixing bowl, pour the hot milk over the sugar, butter, salt and herbs; stir to melt the butter.
  • When mixture cools to 110F -115F, stir in beaten egg and yeast mixture.
  • Gradually add about half of the flour, stirring first with a wooden spoon or dough hook if using an electric mixer. Mix in the nuts.
  • Add just enough flour to make a soft, non-sticky dough.
  • Turn out on a lightly floured surface, knead until the dough is satiny.
  • Lightly oil a large, warm bowl and place the dough inside, turning once to cover with oil.
  • Cover with a clean kitchen towel and let stand in a warm place (80F) until it has doubled in size, about 1 hour and 10 minutes. Knock the dough back and shape into a loaf.
  • Place in a buttered or oiled bread loaf pan and again set in a warm spot until it doubles in size, about 45 minutes.
  • Bake at 375F about 30 minutes or until the loaf is brown and sounds hollow when thumped with your fingers.
  • Turn out to cool on a wire rack to cool. Store in a plastic bag to keep it moist.

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