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Country Grain Bread with Figs

Country Grain Bread with Figs

Wholesome and full of flavour, Country Bread with Figs. Delicious bread to served fresh for a ploughmans lunch and just as tasty the day after toasted and spread with marmalade

Preparation Time 20 minutes
Baking Time 35 minutes
Portions 1
Skill Level Easy
Average Rating 5 stars
 

Country Grain Bread with Figs Ingredients

450 grams Country Grain Bread Flour (Allinson) Country Grain Bread Flour (Allinson)
1.50 tsp Salt
4 Figs Ready to eat figs, roughly chopped
1.50 Easy Bake Yeast (Allinson) Easy Bake Yeast (Allinson)
2 tbsp Runny Honey
2 tbsp Butter Softened
1 Free Range Eggs Beaten Free Range Eggs
225 ml Water Warmed
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How to make Country Grain Bread with Figs

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  1. Put the flour, salt, figs and yeast into a bowl.
  2. Add the honey, butter, egg and water and mix to a soft dough.
  3. Turn onto a floured surface and knead for 10 minutes. method tip
  4. Shape into a round loaf shape or palce in a 700g loaf tin. Cover with a damp tea towel and leave to prove in a warm place for about an hour or until the dough has doubled in size. method tip
  5. Pre-heated the oven to 220°C/200°C Fan /Gas Mark 7. Remember the top tip of placing a tray of water in the bottom of the oven!
  6. After 10 minutes reduce the heat to 200°C/180°C fan/Gas Mark 6 and continue baking for a further 20 - 25 minutes.
  7. Cool on rack. method tip
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Read all reviews (1) | Average rating: 5 stars

"Does as it says on the tin. Well worth saving some to toast the following day if you can! Either that or make double as it is soooo morish."

Bakingmad: "Glad you like this one!"

13-09-2010 | Author: Hilary F | 5 stars

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