Soft Chestnut Bread, fluffy and fragrant, a delicious alternative to white bread, perfect for the autumn and winter season.
Chestnut flour gives this bread a unique and rustic flavor while boiled chestnuts add a sweet and natural note.
Preparing chestnut bread is a great way to bring a homemade, healthy and genuine product to the table, ideal for accompanying cheeses, cured meats, and/or sweet spreads. Additionally, the use of chestnut flour and the chestnuts themselves makes this recipe suitable for those looking for a sugar-free and flavorful variation.
At the end of the recipe, in the FAQ section, I have answered some questions regarding this preparation. If you have other doubts or curiosities, write a comment or use the contact form at the bottom of the page.
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Medium
- Preparation time: 30 Minutes
- Portions: 10People
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Autumn, Autumn, Winter
- Energy 211.99 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 35.64 (g) of which sugars 3.66 (g)
- Proteins 5.36 (g)
- Fat 5.67 (g) of which saturated 0.64 (g)of which unsaturated 4.18 (g)
- Fibers 3.41 (g)
- Sodium 197.00 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 50 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients for Soft Chestnut Bread
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 cups chestnut flour
- 1/3 cup chestnuts, boiled
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tsp barley malt
- 3 tbsp sunflower oil
- 1/2 tsp instant dry yeast
- 1 tsp salt
Tools
- Stand Mixer
- Bowl
- Pastry Board
- Rolling Pin
- Loaf Pan
- Parchment Paper
Soft Chestnut Bread Recipe
Start preparing the soft chestnut bread by placing room temperature water and milk into the mixer bowl.
Sprinkle in the dry yeast and let it dissolve completely.
Add in the sunflower oil and barley malt.
Continue by adding the all-purpose flour, chestnut flour, and salt into the bowl.
Knead for about 15 minutes, you should obtain a fairly smooth dough.
Transfer the dough onto the pastry board, make a couple of folds, and shape it into a round form.
Place it in a greased bowl and cover with a cloth, let it rise until it doubles in size.
After the rising time, roll the dough into a rectangle.
Add the previously crumbled boiled chestnuts to the dough.
Roll the dough along the short side and seal the edges well by pinching the dough with your fingers.
Transfer the bread into a 12-inch loaf pan lined with parchment paper and garnish with additional crumbled boiled chestnuts.
Bake the soft chestnut bread in a preheated static oven at 392°F for about 45-50 minutes. If it darkens too much during baking, cover it with aluminum foil.
Let it cool completely before slicing.
Soft Chestnut Bread
Check this section to clarify your doubts, if you don’t find the answer to your question, comment or write to me using the form below.
With chestnuts, I have also made Chestnut Flour Tagliatelle
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Can I use only chestnut flour for this recipe?
No, it is recommended to use a combination of all-purpose flour and chestnut flour to maintain a good consistency and softness. Using only chestnut flour would make the bread denser and less fluffy.
No, it is recommended to use a combination of all-purpose flour and chestnut flour to maintain a good consistency and softness. Using only chestnut flour would make the bread denser and less fluffy.
How can I store the chestnut bread?
Store the bread in a paper bag or airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days. To extend its freshness, you can freeze it in slices and thaw only what is needed.
Store the bread in a paper bag or airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days. To extend its freshness, you can freeze it in slices and thaw only what is needed.
Can I replace milk with a plant-based alternative?
Yes, you can replace milk with a plant-based beverage like almond milk or soy milk, but ensure it is plain and unsweetened so as not to alter the bread’s flavor.
Yes, you can replace milk with a plant-based beverage like almond milk or soy milk, but ensure it is plain and unsweetened so as not to alter the bread’s flavor.
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