Walnut and fig country grain loaf - recipe

Ingredients

Recipe , Bread , Country grain , Walnut fig

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1
Place the flour, salt and yeast in a large bowl.

For this step you'll need:
- 500g Country grain bread flour
- 1tsp Salt
- 7g Easy bake yeast
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.

For this step you'll need:
- 2 tbsp Walnut oil
- 300ml Warm water
- 1 tbsp Malt extract
- 150g Figs (dried) chopped
- 75g Walnuts chopped
3

Shape into a round and place on a non-stick baking tray. Cut a deep cross in the centre.
4

Cover loosely with oiled cling film and leave to rise in a warm place until doubled in size, then remove the cling film.
5

Preheat the oven to 230°C (210°C fan, gas mark 8).
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.

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