Dark Ale and Walnut Bread

Dark Ale and Walnut Bread

Use your bread maker to mix and knead then shape and bake in the oven. 
Please refer to your individual bread maker instructions with regards to baking time,

Bread Maker Recipe
Baking Time 30 minutes
Portions 1
Skill Level Easy
Average Rating 5 stars
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Ingredients

225 ml Dark Ale Or Stout
75 ml Walnut Oil
200 grams Allinson Strong White Bread Flour
200 grams Allinson Country Grain Bread Flour
2 tsp Sea Salt
25 grams Sugar
1 ¼ tsp Allinsons Easy Bake Yeast
75 grams Walnut Halves
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Method

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  1. Put the ingredients into the bread maker baking pan in the order specified for your particular model (see manufacturer’s handbook).
  2. Set to the basic white program. Add the walnuts at the time for added ingredients as directed by the manufacturer of your machine.
  3. Note: to make this recipe in the shape featured in the picture, use 1x7g sachet/2½ tsp Allinson Easy Bake Yeast and use the dough setting (reserve some walnuts for decoration).
  4. Remove the dough from machine and knead until smooth. Shape the dough into a circle.
  5. Place onto a greased baking sheet and leave to prove until double in size.
  6. Cut a deep cross into the top of the loaf and decorate with walnuts.
  7. Bake at 190°C/375°F/Gas Mark 5 for 30 minutes. method tip
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Reviews

Read all reviews (1) | Average rating: 5 stars

"Excellent! It comes out just as well made by my traditional hand baking method and kneading twice. I fold the walnuts in at the "knock back" knead and make sure the second rise is more than double to get an even lighter texture."

16-10-2009 | Author: Dafyddapcennydd | 5 stars

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