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Rustic Date and Walnut Loaf

This simple rustic loaf is full of flavour from the dates and walnuts. It only needs 5 minutes kneading and one rise. 

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Rising time
1 hr
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 249 kcal
Course: Bread
Cuisine: International

Ingredients

  • 500 g (4 ½ cups) strong white bread flour (plus extra for dusting)
  • 7 g (1 sachet / 2.5 tsp) fast-action dried yeast
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 300 ml ( 1 ¼ cups) lukewarm water (38°C/100°F)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (plus extra for greasing)
  • 50 g ( ½ cup) walnuts roughly chopped
  • 8 pitted dates roughly chopped

Instructions

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  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, yeast, sugar and salt.
  2. Stir the oil into the water, then add it to the flour and mix well.
  3. Lightly flour a work surface, then turn the dough out of the bowl and knead until the dough becomes smooth, about 5 minutes.
  4. Add the dates and walnuts to the dough and knead gently until they are incorporated.
  5. Place the dough onto a lightly oiled baking sheet, cover with lightly oiled cling film and leave to rise for 1 hour.
  6. Pre-heat the oven to 200°C/400°F.
  7. Remove the cling film from the risen dough, lightly dust the dough with flour, place the tray in the oven on the middle shelf and bake for 35 minutes until done (see below). Allow to cool on a wire rack.
To test the bread for doneness:
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  1. Insert the tip of a Thermapen digital food thermometer into the centre. If it reads 100°C / 210°F then it’s done. If not, return to the oven for a further 5 minutes.
  2. Tap the bottom of the bread. If it’s cooked it will sound hollow, if not bake for a further 5 minutes and test again.

Notes

  • To test the bread for doneness: Insert the tip of a Thermapen digital food thermometer into the centre. If it reads 100°C / 210°F then it’s done. If not, return to the oven for a further 5 minutes. Alternatively, tap the bottom of the bread. If it’s cooked it will sound hollow, if not bake for a further 5 minutes and test again.

Nutrition Information

Calories 249kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 44g (15%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 5g (8%) Sodium 234mg (10%) Potassium 118mg (3%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 5g (10%) Calcium 15mg (2%) Iron 2.5mg (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 249

% Daily Value*

Calories 249kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 44g 15%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 5g 8%
Sodium 234mg 10%
Potassium 118mg 3%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 5g 10%
Calcium 15mg 2%
Iron 2.5mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.