Pain aux Noix with a Twist

Ingredients

• 500g (4 cups) all-purpose flour 500g (4 cups) all-purpose flour
• 10g (2 tsp) active dry yeast 10g (2 tsp) active dry yeast
• 10g (2 tsp) salt 10g (2 tsp) salt
• 50g (1/4 cup) honey 50g (1/4 cup) honey
• 300ml (1 1/4 cups) warm water 300ml (1 1/4 cups) warm water
• 150g (1 1/4 cups) walnuts, roughly chopped 150g (1 1/4 cups) walnuts, roughly chopped

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 250 kcal / 1046 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 8g, 1g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 38g, 6g
• Protein: 7g
• Fiber: 3g
• Salt: 1g

Preparation

1. 1.
   In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, yeast, and salt.
2. 2.
   In a separate bowl, mix the honey with warm water until dissolved.
3. 3.
   Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the honey-water mixture.
4. 4.
   Mix the ingredients together until a dough forms.
5. 5.
   Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 10 minutes, until it becomes smooth and elastic.
6. 6.
   Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
7. 7.
   Punch down the dough and knead in the chopped walnuts until evenly distributed.
8. 8.
   Divide the dough into equal portions and shape each portion into a round roll.
9. 9.
   Place the rolls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, cover with a kitchen towel, and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
10. 10.
    Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
11. 11.
    Bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
12. 12.
    Remove from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack before serving.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Walnuts — Toast the walnuts before chopping them to enhance their flavor and add a deeper nuttiness to the bread.

Tips & Tricks

• For a more pronounced walnut flavor, you can add a few drops of walnut extract to the dough.
• Serve the Pain aux Noix rolls warm with a spread of salted butter for an extra indulgence.
• If you prefer a sweeter bread, you can drizzle a glaze made of honey and water over the rolls after baking.

Serving advice

Serve the Pain aux Noix rolls as a delightful accompaniment to a cheese platter or enjoy them on their own as a delicious snack.

Presentation advice

Arrange the Pain aux Noix rolls on a rustic wooden board or a bread basket lined with a clean kitchen towel for an authentic French presentation.