Name: Apricot Walnut Easter Bread Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: European
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 tsp instant yeast; 1/4 cup warm water; 2 tbsp honey; 1 egg; 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1/4 cup chopped dried apricots; 1/4 cup chopped walnuts; 1/4 tsp salt

Apricot Walnut Easter Bread Recipe

Corrie Reitz Modified: November 12, 2023

How To Make Apricot Walnut Easter Bread Recipe

A sweet and nutty Easter bread with chunks of apricot and crunchy walnuts.

Preparation: 20 minutes

Cooking: 40 minutes

Total: 1 hour

Serves:

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp instant yeast
1/4 cup warm water
2 tbsp honey
1 egg
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/4 cup chopped dried apricots
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and yeast.
Add warm water, honey, egg, and butter. Mix until well combined.
Stir in apricots, walnuts, and salt.
Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5 minutes.
Place dough in a greased bowl and let it rise for 1 hour or until it doubles in size.
Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a loaf pan.
Transfer dough to the prepared loaf pan and bake for 35-40 minutes or until it turns golden brown.
Let it cool before slicing.