
Food - Bread - Fresh walnut bread

by Mike Savad
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Food - Bread - Fresh walnut bread
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Mike Savad
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Walnut bread has a rich history, with variations found across Europe for centuries. During revolutionary times, particularly in 18th-century France and America, walnuts were a valuable source of nutrition, providing protein and healthy fats in times of scarcity.
In France, where bread was the backbone of daily sustenance, walnut bread was sometimes made when wheat was scarce, as ground nuts could supplement flour. In the American Revolution, walnuts were abundant in the forests, making them a practical addition to bread for soldiers and civilians alike. Some households would grind walnuts into meal, mixing them into bread dough to stretch limited grain supplies. The rich, earthy flavor also made it a favored rustic staple, enjoyed with cheese or as a simple meal alongside soup.
Even today, walnut bread carries a sense of old-world tradition, its hearty texture and nutty aroma connecting us to the resourcefulness of the past.
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February 4th, 2025
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