Fig & Almond Bread using a Kenwood
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Imagine sinking your teeth into a delightful fig roll, where the sweet, chewy figs embrace the soft, buttery dough like a warm hug from an old friend! Originating from the ancient Mediterranean, these little treasures were once a favorite among travelers seeking sustenance on long journeys. Not only do they pack a nutritional punch with fiber and antioxidants, but they also offer a taste of history in every bite. Fun fact: figs have been cultivated for thousands of years, and their association with fertility and prosperity makes them a symbol of abundance in various cultures. So, roll up your sleeves and let the aroma of baked figs transport you to a sun-drenched orchard with every bite!
Ingredients
- 100 g Water
- 10 g Fresh baker's yeast
- 250 g Flour t55
- 5 g Salt
- 75 g Soft dried fig
- 50 g Blanched almond
- 20 g Icing sugar
Steps
Dough
- Add 100 g of water, 10 g of fresh baker's yeast in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 2:00min / 37°C / Speed 2.
- Add 250 g of flour t55, 5 g of salt in the food processor bowl.
- Mix knead: 3:00min / 0°C / Speed 1.
- Cut into small pieces, and add 75 g of soft dried fig in the food processor bowl.
- Add 50 g of blanched almond in the food processor bowl.
- Mix knead: 1:00min / 0°C / Speed 1.
- Transfer the content of the food processor bowl in a mixing bowl.
- Lightly oil the mixing bowl.
- Setaside the dough in the mixing bowl cover with towel during 1h .
Shaping & Baking
- Preheat the oven at 220°C.
- Line a baking sheet with baking paper.
- Gently deflate the dough.
- Shape it into an oval loaf, slightly flattened on top.
- Place the content of the dough on a baking tray.
- Cook on the oven at 220°C during 25min.
- Bake until the loaf is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom. It can take up to 30 minutes.
- Let the loaf cool completely on a wire rack.
Final Touches
- Sprinkle 20 g of icing sugar on the dough.
- Serve Immediately.
