Lunch: Cherry Walnut Yeast Bread Recipe

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Cranberries, Nuts, Walnuts

Health and fertility benefits of Cherry Walnut Yeast Bread Recipe

Researchers believe that cranberries contain substances that prevent infection-causing bacteria from sticking to the urinary tract walls. However, store-bought cranberry juice is typically all sugar - so make sure to stick with straight cranberries. Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity. Walnuts are low on the glycemic index. What’s more, they also lower the glycemic index of other foods that you eat in conjunction with these nuts. Any kind of nuts provide a healthy source of fat and a great way to encourage PCOS weight loss.

Ingredients

1/2 cup dried cherries or cranberries
1/2 cup hot water
2 to 2-1/4 cups bread flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 cup milk
3 tablespoons maple syrup
2 tablespoons butter
1 egg
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Instructions

Combine cherries and water in a bowl; let stand for 10 minutes. Drain, reserving juice; set cherries aside. In a large bowl, combine 1 cup bread flour, whole wheat flour, yeast and salt. In a small saucepan, combine the milk, syrup, butter and reserved cherry liquid; heat to 120 °-130 °. Add to dry ingredients; beat just until moistened.
Add egg; beat until smooth. Add enough remaining bread flour to form a soft dough (dough will be slightly sticky). Beat for 2 minutes. Stir in walnuts and cherries. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
Punch dough down; turn onto a lightly floured surface. Shape into a 7-in. round loaf. Place on a greased baking sheet. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 40 minutes.
Bake at 350 ° for 30-35 minutes or until browned. Remove from pan to a wire rack to cool.

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