Gourmet Center
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Walnut Bread
Yields: 2 Loaves
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Ingredients
4 1/4 cups + 2 T (26 oz) French style
Flour
2 cups (1 lb) Water, lukewarm
4 t Instant Yeast
3 t Salt
2/3 cup Walnuts
2/3 cup Cherries, dried (optional)
Method
In a mixing bowl of a stand up mixer,
whisk together the French flour, yeast,
and salt. Make sure that the salt and
yeast do not come into direct contact.
With a paddle slowly add in water. Then
switch to a dough hook and knead for
8 minutes. The last 2 minutes add the
dried cherries and the walnuts.
Transfer dough to a lightly dusted
counter top. Shape into a ball. Cover
with plastic wrap. Let rest for
30 minutes.
Knead the dough for 5 minutes. Cover
the dough and let rest 1 1/2 hours.
Stretch and fold the dough. Start from
the top and bring it to the middle. Then
bring the bottom of the dough to the
middle. Then the left side of the dough
to the middle and then the right side.
Cover with plastic wrap and let rest
1 1/2 hours.
Divide the dough in half and shape into
round loafs.
Place on universal tray. Cover with a
towel and let rest for 20 minutes.
Place into oven and select the
MasterChef Plus program for
Walnut
Bread
.
Follow the directions in the display.
Settings
Gourmet Center
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MasterChef plus
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Bread
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Walnut Bread
Level: see display
Program duration: approx. 70 minutes