COUNTRY-STYLE WALNUT AND ROSEMARY BREAD

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If you're into making your own bread, try this peasant-type loaf that is very well-suited with Mediterranean meals. A Richard Sax and Marie Simmons recipe. Rising times are not included.

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups warm water (105F to 115F)
2 envelopes dry yeast
2 cups all-purpose flour (or more)
2 cups whole wheat flour
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crumbled
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 clove garlic, crushed
1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Mix 2 cups warm water and yeast in large bowl of electric mixer fitted with dough hook; let stand until yeast dissolves, about 5 minutes.
  • In medium bowl, combine all purpose flour with whole wheat flour, rosemary and salt.
  • Stir 1 tblsp oil into yeast mixture.
  • Gradually add flour mixture and beat until incorporated.
  • Mix on medium speed 10 minutes, adding more all purpose flour if dough is sticky.
  • Turn out dough onto floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 3 minutes.
  • Place dough in lightly-oiled large bowl; turn to coat.
  • Cover with plastic, then kitchen towel.
  • Let dough rise in warm, draft-free area until doubled in volume, about 1 ΒΌ hours.
  • Meanwhile, heat 1 tblsp oil and garlic in small skillet over medium heat for 1 minute; stir in nuts and pepper.
  • Remove from heat; cool.
  • Discard garlic.
  • Preheat oven to 375F.
  • Punch dough down; let rest 10 minutes.
  • Roll out dough to 12 inch diameter round.
  • Spread walnut mixture over.
  • Fold dough over walnut mixture; knead 3 minutes to distribute walnuts evenly.
  • Form dough into ball.
  • Place smooth side up on heavy, large baking sheet.
  • Cover with towel; let rise in warm, draft-free area until almost doubled, about 35 minutes.
  • Bake until bread is golden and sounds hollow when tapped on bottom, about 45 minutes.
  • Cool on rack.

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