Walnut Rye Bread

Elevate your homemade bread game with this hearty and flavorful Walnut Rye Bread recipe! Crafted with a blend of nutty rye flour and silky bread flour, this artisan-style loaf features the perfect balance of texture and taste. Infused with the natural sweetness of honey and studded with crunchy chopped walnuts, every bite offers a rustic sophistication that's ideal for sandwiches, savory sides, or simply slathering with butter. The process includes a satisfying hands-on knead and two gentle proofing stages that deliver a beautifully risen loaf with a crisp golden crust. Perfect for novice and experienced bakers alike, this recipe brings artisanal quality to your kitchen with simple ingredients and a little patience. Enjoy the wholesome, earthy flavor and delightful aroma of freshly baked Walnut Rye Bread in under two hours!

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 250 grams Rye flour
• 250 grams Bread flour
• 325 milliliters Warm water
• 7 grams Active dry yeast
• 2 tablespoons Honey
• 1.5 teaspoons Salt
• 120 grams Chopped walnuts
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm water, honey, and active dry yeast. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until the yeast is foamy.

Step 2

Add the rye flour, bread flour, and salt to the bowl. Stir until a shaggy dough forms.

Step 3

Add the olive oil and knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 8-10 minutes, until smooth and elastic. Alternatively, use the dough hook on a stand mixer for 6-8 minutes.

Step 4

Gently fold in the chopped walnuts, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.

Step 5

Shape the dough into a ball and place it in a lightly greased bowl. Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until it has doubled in size.

Step 6

Once risen, punch down the dough and shape it into a loaf. Place the loaf onto a parchment-lined baking sheet or into a greased loaf pan.

Step 7

Cover the loaf again and let it rise for another 30-40 minutes, until it has slightly puffed up.

Step 8

Meanwhile, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 9

Bake the walnut rye bread for 30-35 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the bread sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.

Step 10

Let the bread cool on a wire rack before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1035.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2948.5

Total Fat 116.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 12.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3556.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 435.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 53.9g	0%
Total Sugars 41.4g
Protein 78.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 181.8mg	0%
Iron 21.0mg	0%
Potassium 2188.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 33.7%

Protein: 10.2%

Carbs: 56.2%