Fruit and walnut loaf

Fruit and walnut loaf

Ingredients

makes 1 loaf
  • •390g strong white bread flour
  • •7g instant yeast
  • •10g sea salt
  • •90g walnuts, chopped
  • •100g dried fruit, such as cranberries, goji berries, raisins or blueberries
  • •20g maple syrup or honey
  • •360ml lukewarm water

Directions

Cooking mode
  1. 1. Add the dried fruit to a small bowl, cover with hot water and set aside for 10 minutes, then drain.
  2. 2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, yeast, salt, walnuts and fruit. In a measuring jug, combine the maple syrup and water. Add to the dry ingredients and mix until a sticky dough forms.
  3. 3. Cover with a damp tea towel and leave for 2 hours, until doubled in size.
  4. 4. Prepare a loaf tin.
  5. 5. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently shape into a log. Transfer to the tin, cover with a damp tea towel and leave to rise for 1 hour.
  6. 6. Preheat the oven to 220°C.
  7. 7. Bake for 35-40 minutes, until golden brown and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped.
  8. 8. Transfer to a wire rack and leave to cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing.
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