Walnut bread

INGREDIENTS

• 400ml (1 3/4 cups) of water
• 8g of fresh yeast
• 5g (1/2 tbsp) of sugar
• 500g (4 cups) of all-purpose flour
• 8g (1/2 tbsp) of salt
• 100g (3/4 cup) of walnuts

METHOD

1. In a bowl pour the water, add the fresh yeast and sugar and mix until the sugar and yeast dissolve.
2. In another bowl with flour pour dissolved yeast and mix with the wooden spoon. Add the salt and continue to mix until all is well combined. Cover with cling film and let it rest for 30 minutes.
3. After the first 30 minutes fold the dough and let it rest 30 more minutes. Repeat the process one more time.
4. Transfer the dough on the working surface and spread it with the hands. Arrange the walnuts on top and close it on all sides.
5. Transfer the dough into the container, close the lid and let it rise for 2 hours or until is double in volume.
6. Sprinkle the working surface with a lot of flour and transfer the dough on it. Fold in the dough to crea the loaf and let it rest for 10 minutes.
7. After 10 minutes transfer the loaf on the baking tray covered with parchment paper, sprinkle with more flour and let it rest for 15 more minutes.
8. Bake the bread in oven at 230°C/446°F for 45 minutes.