Lunch: Cranberry-Walnut Toasting Bread Recipe

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Cranberries, Nuts, Walnuts

Health and fertility benefits of Cranberry-Walnut Toasting 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

6 to 6-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup old-fashioned oats
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
2-1/2 cups water
2 tablespoons butter
1-1/4 cups dried cranberries or cherries
3/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine 3 cups all-purpose flour, oats, whole wheat flour, brown sugar, salt and yeast. In a small saucepan, heat water and butter to 120 °-130 °. Add to dry ingredients; beat just until moistened. Stir in the cranberries, walnuts and enough remaining all-purpose flour to form a soft dough.
Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
Punch dough down; divide in half. Shape into loaves; place in two greased 9-in. x 5-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes. Bake at 350 ° for 45-50 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. To serve, cut into thick slices and toast.

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