Waldorf Kindergarten Bread Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 cups whole wheat flour
• -- provides wholesome texture and nutty richness
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• -- balances the density for soft crumb
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• -- leavening agent
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• -- tenderizing leavening
• 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
• -- flavor enhancer
• 1 cup whole milk (warm)
• -- enriches dough and softens crumb
• ¼ cup raw honey
• -- natural sweetener that gives gentle sweetness
• ¼ cup unsalted butter (melted, cooled)
• -- adds richness for tender texture
• 1 large egg
• -- binds ingredients and supports structure
• ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
• -- for crunch and nuttiness
• ½ cup grated apple
• -- adds moisture and a mild fruity note
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• -- imparts warm spice aligning with Waldorf traditions