Walnut Bread
Pane Di Noxi
A recipe from the 13th century.
150g (5oz) Walnuts, shelled
50g (2oz) Sheep's Cheese, grated
2 tbsp Honey
1 tsp Thyme
½ tsp Black pepper
Dough
450g (1lb) Flour
340ml (12 floz) Warm water
50g (2oz) Yeast
1 tsp Honey
½ tsp Salt
Melt yeast in little warm water with a pinch of sugar.
Seive the flour into a large bowl.
Add honey, yeast. remaining water and salt mix well.
Knead for 5-10 minutes to obtain an elastic dough.
Pound the walnuts to powder.
Add walnuts, thyme, pepper, cheese and honey to the dough and knead to mix thoroughly.
Allow it to rise in a warm place for at least one hour, or till it doubled in size.
Preheat oven to 200°C: 400°F: Gas 6
Knead for 30 seconds and divide into 2 parts.
Make 2 oval breads (1 inch/2.5 cm height), place on an oiled baking tray and bake for 20-30 minutes or until golden.
Serve cold.
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