Honey Almond Whole Wheat Bread

Directions

1. 1

   1 c Whole blanched almonds 2 Cakes or packets (6 0z ea) Active yeast 1 c Warm water (80-85 degrees) 1/4 c Packed brown sugar 1/3 c Honey 2 E

2. 2

   Note, that other nuts can be substituted

3. 3

   Crumble yeast if in cake form) or packets and add into warm water and stir until dissolved

4. 4

   Stir in brown sugar and honey

5. 5

   Stir in eggs, salt, melted butter, orange rind and buttermilk (or sour milk)

6. 6

   Mix all flours with all but 2 tablespoons of nuts

7. 7

   stir into liquid mixture

8. 8

   Let this very soft dough rest for 10 minutes