Shaker Style Walnut and Rosemary Loaf Recipe
Description
The Shakers, a community known for their creative culinary skills, especially with fresh herbs, inspire this delightful Shaker Style Walnut and Rosemary Loaf. This savory yeast bread captures the essence of traditional Shaker cuisine and is perfect whether enjoyed fresh out of the oven or toasted the next day.
Preparation Time: 2 hours
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours and 35 minutes
Yield: 2 loaves
Category: Yeast Breads
Keywords: Breads, Healthy, Oven, < 4 Hours
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups milk
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 cup warm water
- 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
- 1 egg
- 6 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
- Calories: 2291.2
- Fat: 67.9g
- Saturated Fat: 18.4g
- Cholesterol: 269.4mg
- Sodium: 2572.7mg
- Carbohydrates: 353g
- Fiber: 16.5g
- Sugar: 36.6g
- Protein: 67.3g
Instructions
| Step | Instructions |
|---|---|
| 1 | Pour milk into a large bowl. |
| 2 | Mix in sugar, butter, and salt; cool to lukewarm. |
| 3 | In a small bowl, combine warm water and yeast. Let it stand for 6 minutes. |
| 4 | Stir yeast mixture and 1 egg into the lukewarm milk mixture. |
| 5 | Mix in 4 cups of flour and beat with a wooden spoon until the mixture is smooth. |
| 6 | Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the sponge stand until bubbles appear at the edge, about 15 minutes. |
| 7 | Mix chopped nuts and rosemary into the sponge. |
| 8 | Gradually mix in the remaining flour, 1/3 cup at a time, until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms. |
| 9 | Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead until smooth and no longer sticky, sprinkling with flour as needed, about 10 minutes. |
| 10 | Oil a large clean bowl. Add the dough, turning to coat. Cover with plastic wrap. |
| 11 | Let the dough rise in a warm, draft-free area until doubled in size, about 1 hour. |
| 12 | Grease two 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/2-inch nonstick bread pans with oil. |
| 13 | Punch down the dough and turn it out onto a work surface. Shape it into two 8-inch long loaves and place them in the prepared pans. |
| 14 | Let the loaves rise, uncovered, until almost double in size, about 45 minutes. |
| 15 | Position the rack in the bottom third of the oven and preheat to 375°F (190°C). |
| 16 | Using a serrated knife, make a shallow cut down the center of each loaf. |
| 17 | Brush the loaves with a glaze. |
| 18 | Bake until golden and crusty, about 35 minutes. |
| 19 | Turn the loaves out of the pans and let them cool on racks. |
Enjoy Your Shaker Style Walnut and Rosemary Loaf!
This recipe not only fills your kitchen with an enticing aroma but also fills your taste buds with the rich flavors of walnuts and rosemary. Whether served fresh or toasted, this Shaker-inspired bread is sure to become a favorite at your table.
