Walnut Bread With Wheat Germ

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   Roast the wheat germ and let it cool.

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   (I just do this in a frying pan since it's a small amount.

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   On the left in the photo: before roasting.

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   On the right: after roasting.)

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   Roast the walnuts and crush them up finely.

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   (I roast them spread out on the baking sheet of the oven toaster.)

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   Make the dough, and add the walnuts just before it has finished kneading.

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   Knead the walnuts in and leave for the first rising (30 to 40 minutes).

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   If using a bread machine, put in all the ingredients except for the shortening and start the dough kneading program.

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    Add the shortening 10 minutes afterwards.

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    After the 1st rising is finished, divide the dough and deflate lightly.

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    Round out each piece of dough, and let it rest (for about 20 minutes).

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    Deflate the dough lightly with your hands, and roll out with a rolling pin into an oval shape.

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    Fold the left side in and press down lightly.

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    Fold the right side in so that it overlaps the left side fold, and press down lightly.

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    Fold in half, and seal.

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    This is the sealed up bread dough.

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    Let the dough rice again (2nd rising) for about 30 minutes, or until the dough increases to 1.5 times its original volume.

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    Slash the top, and bake in a preheated 200 C oven for 15 to 20 minutes.

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    It's delicious sliced and lightly toasted too.

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    [Ideal water temperatures to make the dough:] About 30 C in the spring and fall, 10 C in the summer, and about 45 C in the winter.

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    I warm it up in the microwave.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.