Makes 2 loaves
- 300g Wholemeal Flour
- 200g Strong Flour
- 20g Yeast
- Pinch of Salt
- 350ml Warm Water
- 50g Pecans
- 50g Cranberries
- Zest of 1 Orange
- Mix the yeast with the warm water until the yeast is dissolved.
- In a bowl add the wholemeal flour, strong flour and salt.
- Make a well in the centre of the flour and add the water. Mix until a dough is formed.
- Turn out the dough onto a surface and knead the dough for 10 minutes.
- Place the kneaded dough back in the bowl, cover with clingfilm or a towel, leave to rise until it's doubled in size.
- Whist the dough is proving chop the pecans.
- Once risen add the pecans, cranberries and orange zest to the dough and gently knead until it's evenly distributed.
- Spilt the dough in half and shape into two loaves. Place these on a lightly greased oven tray. Cover with a tea towel and leave for a second prove for about half an hour.
- Once proved lightly dust with flour, score a cross on the top of the bread and place in a preheated oven at 200oC for 25 minutes.
