Walnut & Fig Country Grain Loaf
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About the bake
This fig and walnut bread recipe is a country grain recipe with a twist. It will make your cheese sandwiches just a little more special, or if you want to show off at a dinner party, serve it up with a cheese board.
If you like your bread filled to the brim with walnuts, give our chunky walnut bread recipe a try.
Method
Step 1
Place the flour, salt and yeast in a large bowl.
Step 2
Mix together the oil, water and malt extract. Pour into the flour and stir together until a soft dough starts to form. Add the figs and walnuts then knead until the dough is elastic.
Step 3
Shape into a round and place on a non-stick baking tray. Cut a deep cross in the centre.
Step 4
Cover loosely with oiled cling film and leave to rise in a warm place until doubled in size, then remove the cling film.
Step 5
Preheat the oven to 230°C (210°C fan, gas mark 8).
Step 6
Place the bread in the centre of the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 200°C (180°C fan, gas mark 6) and bake for a further 15-20 minutes until the bread has risen, is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped underneath.
Ingredients
- 500gCountry grain bread flour
- 7gEasy bake yeast
- 300mlWarm water
- 2 tbspWalnut oil
- 1 tbspMalt extract
- 1 tspSalt
- 150gFigs (dried) (chopped)
- 75gWalnuts (chopped)