Date Nut Bread

A simple rustic bread brimming with dates and walnuts. The subtle sweetness and nutty flavour makes it a perfect tea-time snack.

INGREDIENTS

DoughQuantity
Flour200g
Water146ml
Salt4g
Saf-instant® Red Instant Dry Yeast2g
Chopped dates30g
Chopped walnuts30g

FEATURED PRODUCT

Saf-instant® Red

PREPARE THE DOUGH

  1. Place all the dough ingredients into the mixer except for the dates and walnuts.
  2. Mix the ingredients for 6 minutes on low speed and 2 minutes on high speed.
  3. Add in the dates and walnuts.
  4. Mix the ingredients for 2 minutes on low speed.
  5. Final dough temperature should be approximately 25˚C.
  6. Place the dough into a bowl, cover and let it rest for 60 minutes at 25˚C.

SHAPING

  1. Divide the dough at 400g.
  2. Roll the dough into round shape and let it rest for 20 minutes.
  3. Gently flatten the dough by hand and fold it into a batard shape.
  4. Place the dough into a tin.
  5. Let the dough rest for 90 minutes at around 25˚C.

BAKING

  1. Preheat oven at 250˚C.
  2. Cut the top of the dough lengthwise with a knife.
  3. Bake the bread for 25 minutes at 250˚C with steam.
  4. Remove the bread and let it cool down before serving.