WALNUT MOCHA BREAD
 
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MOCHA WALNUT BREAD (slightly adapted from LAURA IN THE KITCHEN)
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Recipe type: Bread
Serves: 2 small loaves
Ingredients
  • 1¼ cup warm water + 2-3 tbsp of water(110 degrees)
  • 1 packet active dry yeast-2¼ tsp
  • 2 tsp sugar
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 3 tsp vegetable shortening melted
  • 4 cups bread flour
  • For the MOCHA Walnut STUFFING
  • 1 cup finely chopped walnuts
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder(good quality)
  • 1 tbsp brewed espresso or 2 tsp espresso powder
  • 3 tbsp dark brown sugar
  • ½ tsp cardamom(optional)
  • MIX all the stuffing ingredients well and keep aside
Instructions
  1. Add the yeast, sugar to the water, mix well and let it bubble up for 10 minutes.
  2. In a mixing bowl with paddle attachment or a Cuisinart, add the bread flour, melted shortening, salt and the yeast mixture. Let it mix in well for 2-3 minutes. If you feel the dough is too stiff, add some water, a tablespoon at a time. Let the mixture come together and take it out on a smooth surface and knead the dough to form a ball and put it in a large oiled bowl. Cover and Let it sit in a draft free place for 1-2 hours or until it is doubled in volume.
  3. Then take the dough out, with your hand flatten it and sprinkle the stuffing evenly throughout and press it. Roll the dough to form a log and at this point you can form it to any shape you want or just bake it as is. Let it rise again for 30 minutes.
  4. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  5. Bake the bread in the middle rack of the oven for 40 50 minutes. If it browns too fast, put a foil over it.
  6. Take it out and rub some butter all over it, let it cool completely before slicing and SERVING.
  7. ENJOY.
Recipe by Food Fashion Party at https://www.foodfashionparty.com/2013/10/28/walnut-mocha-bread/