Hazelnut Yeast Bread
A flurry of yuletide activities-and a tasty recipe-can help you make the most of your handy bread machine during this hectic time. This hearty loaf is nutty and simply delicious.12 ServingsPrep: 10 min. Bake: 3 hours
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup warm milk (70° to 80°)
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups bread flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts, toasted
Directions
- In a bread machine pan, place the first eight ingredients in order
- suggested by manufacturer. Select basic bread setting. Choose crust
- color and loaf size if available.
- Bake according to bread machine directions (check dough after 5
- minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if
- needed). Just before the final kneading (your bread machine may
- audibly signal this), add hazelnuts. Yield: 1 loaf (1 pound, 16
- slices).
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 slice) equals 139 calories, 6 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 25 mg cholesterol, 130 mg sodium, 18 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 5 g protein.