Walnut Bread

Here's how:

• 1

  Dissolve the yeast in the water.

• 2

  Mix all the ingredients except the salt and walnuts for 3 minutes on low speed using a stand mixer. Once the dough has come together, increase the speed and continue mixing for about 4 minutes. Double the time if you’re kneading by hand. 

• 3

  Add salt and mix for 3 minutes.

• 4

  Add the walnuts and stir for about 2 minutes.

• 5

  Place the dough in an oiled bowl and let it rise, covered with plastic wrap, for 2 hours. Fold the dough after it has risen for one hour.

• 6

  Carefully place the dough on a floured surface and divide it into two pieces. Shape the pieces into rounds and let them rest for about 10 minutes.

• 7

  Place the dough in floured baking baskets or on baking cloths. Let it rise for about 2 hours, or until it doubles in size.

• 8

  Preheat the oven to 250 °C. Turn the bread out onto a clean baking sheet.

• 9

  Score the bread, place it in the oven, and reduce the temperature to 230 °C.

• 10

  Bake for about 25–30 minutes.

• 11

  Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack.