# Ingredient List:
→ Dough
01 - 2 1/4 cups whole wheat flour
02 - 1 cup bread flour (plus extra for kneading)
03 - 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
04 - 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
05 - 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
06 - 1 1/4 cups warm water (about 110°F)
07 - 1/4 cup neutral oil (sunflower or canola)
→ Nuts
08 - 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
09 - 1/4 cup chopped pecans
10 - 1/4 cup chopped hazelnuts or almonds
# Directions:
01 - In a large bowl, mix whole wheat flour, bread flour, active dry yeast, light brown sugar, and fine sea salt until evenly blended.
02 - Pour warm water and neutral oil into the dry mixture, then stir until a soft dough forms.
03 - Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8 to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
04 - Gradually knead chopped walnuts, pecans, and hazelnuts (or almonds) into the dough, ensuring even distribution.
05 - Form dough into a ball, place in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm area for 1 hour until doubled in size.
06 - Punch down risen dough, gently shape it into a loaf on a lightly floured surface.
07 - Place shaped dough into a greased 9x5-inch loaf pan, cover, and let rise for 45 minutes until it rises approximately 1 inch above the pan rim.
08 - Preheat oven to 375°F.
09 - Bake the bread for 30 to 35 minutes until golden brown and hollow-sounding when tapped.
10 - Remove bread from pan and cool on a wire rack before slicing into approximately 12 pieces.