Nutty Cinnamon Swirl Bread

Ingredients:

For the Dough:

• • • • Flour: 650 g (about 5 cups)
    • Sugar: 1/2 cup (100 g)

 

• • • Dry Yeast: 1.5 tsp (6 g)
    • Salt: 1 tsp (4 g)
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  • Lukewarm Milk: 300 ml

 

• Vegetable Oil: 2 Tbsp (30 ml)
• Egg White: 1, beaten

For the Filling:

• • • Crushed Walnuts: 200 g (about 2 cups)

 

• • • • Sugar: 80 g (about 1/3 cup)
    • Cinnamon: to taste (usually about 1 tsp)
    • Butter: 5 Tbsp, melted

 

For the Glaze:

Steps How to Make It:

Step 1: Prepare the Dough

1. 1. 1. Activate the Yeast: In a small bowl, combine the lukewarm milk (about 37-40°C or 98-104°F) with the dry yeast and a teaspoon of sugar. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes, until it becomes frothy.

 

1. 1. 1. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, the remaining sugar, and salt. Mix well to ensure the salt and sugar are evenly distributed throughout the flour.
      2. Combine Wet Ingredients: Once the yeast mixture is frothy, add it to the flour mixture along with the vegetable oil and the beaten egg white.
   1. Knead the Dough: Mix the ingredients until a shaggy dough forms, then transfer it to a floured surface. Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until it is smooth and elastic. If the dough is too sticky, you can add a little extra flour as needed.

 

1. First Rise: Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 to 1.5 hours, or until it has doubled in size.

Step 2: Prepare the Filling

1. Mix Filling Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the crushed walnuts, sugar, and cinnamon. Stir in the melted butter until the mixture is well combined and crumbly.

Step 3: Shape the Bread

1. 1. 1. Roll Out the Dough: Once the dough has risen, punch it down to release the air. Turn it out onto a floured surface and roll it into a rectangle approximately 1 cm thick (about 0.4 inches).

 

1. 1. 1. 1. Add the Filling: Evenly sprinkle the walnut mixture over the rolled-out dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
      1. Roll the Dough: Starting from one of the long edges, carefully roll the dough tightly into a log. Pinch the seams to seal the dough.
      2. Shape the Loaf: Gently twist the dough log and tuck the ends under to fit into a greased loaf pan. You can also place the dough into a round baking pan for a more rustic look.

 

Step 4: Second Rise

1. Let it Rise Again: Cover the loaf with a towel or plastic wrap and let it rise for another 30-45 minutes, until it has risen slightly above the edge of the pan.

Step 5: Prepare the Glaze

1. 1. Make the Egg Wash: In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolk and milk. This will give the bread a beautiful golden color when baked.

Step 6: Bake the Bread

1. 1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) during the second rise.

 

1. 1. 1. Glaze the Loaf: Once the dough has risen, brush the top with the egg wash.
      2. Bake: Bake the bread in the preheated oven for about 30-35 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
      3. Cool: Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

 

Nutrition Facts (per serving, based on 12 servings):

• • • • Calories: 250 kcal
    • Protein: 5 g
    • Fat: 9 g

 

• • • Carbohydrates: 40 g
    • Fiber: 1 g
  • Sugar: 9 g

 

• Calcium: 30 mg