Wednesday 2 January 2019

WALNUT BREAD

Preheat your oven to 220deg C
Combine together in a bowl 1 sachet of dry yeast , 1 tsp of honey , 2 and 1/4 cups of lukewarm water.
In a separate bowl mix together 1 tsp of salt , 5 cups of bread flour and 200gm of chopped walnuts .
Gradually work the liquid mixture and the walnut and flour together .
knead together to form a dough and leave it to rise for 30 minutes .
Then punch the air out and leave it to rise for another 30 minutes .
Divided the dough in 2 and shape the halves into 2 loaf shapes .
Place on a lightly oiled oven tray that has been  lightly sprinkled with fine polenta .
Whisk 1egg ( room temp ) and brush over the top of the dough .
Bake for approximately for 20 minutes or until the crust is golden and sounds hollow when you tap the bread crust .
Serve warm from the oven or toasted when cooled .
( Collected Recipes Kristin Hove )

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