Chestnut Bread

Instructions

• 1

  In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in the warm water. Add honey or maple syrup. Stir gently and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes, until it becomes frothy.

• 2

  In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, and salt. Stir in the roasted and finely chopped Galil chestnuts.

• 3

  Add the yeast mixture and olive oil to the dry ingredients. Mix until a soft dough forms.

• 4

  Turn the dough out onto a floured surface. Knead for about 8-10 minutes, until the dough is smooth and elastic. Add more flour if the dough is too sticky.

• 5

  Place the dough in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover with a clean kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until it doubles in size.

• 6

  Punch down the dough and turn it out onto a floured surface. Shape it into a loaf and place it in a greased 9x5 inch loaf pan.

• 7

  Cover the loaf pan and let the dough rise for another 30-45 minutes, until it's about 1 inch above the rim of the pan.

• 8

  Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) during the second rise.

• 9

  Once the dough has risen, bake the bread in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the bread sounds hollow when tapped

• 10

  Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

• 11

  Enjoy your homemade Chestnut Bread with Galil Chestnuts, perfect for breakfast, as a side for soups, or simply with a spread of butter or jam!