Walnut Honey Bread

Directions

1. 1

   1 1/2 c Walnuts -- coarsely chopped 1/2 ts Active dry yeast 1 c Water -- 105-115 degrees 2 tb Water -- 105-115 degrees 3/4 c Basic bread spo

2. 2

   Can use olive oil instead of walnut

3. 3

   Preheat the oven to 400 degrees

4. 4

   Place the walnuts on a baking sheet, roasting until fragrant and golden brown, about eight minutes

5. 5

   In a bowl, dissolve the yeast in the water

6. 6

   Allow to proof for three minutes

7. 7

   Stir the sponge, honey and oil into the water, breaking the sponge up using your hands or a spoon

8. 8

   Add 2 3/4 cups of the flour and salt and mix, scraping and folding until the dough gathers into a single mass