

WALNUT AND FIG SOURDOUGH BREAD
BAKE: 40 mins to 45 mins
Makes: 1 large loaf, 20 slices
https://www.foodloversrecipes.com/2018/10/tartine-sourdough-with-starter-process/
1 1/4 cups ripe (fed) sourdough starter
1 cup water
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon instant yeast (optional)
1/2 cup diced dried figs or cranberries
3/4 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
Combine the starter, water and flour in the bowl of your mixer just until smooth. Cover the bowl and let the mixture sit (autolyse) for 1 hour.
After an hour, add the salt and yeast (if using), and knead the dough with your mixer’s dough hook on medium speed for 5 to 7 minutes. Just before the kneading is done, mix in the figs or cranberries.
(I don’t. I have never used mixers. I use my hands – very therapeutic!) Continue reading







