Apple & Walnut Pain de Campagne

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   Add the semi-strong or all purpose flour and the whole wheat flour to a bowl.

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   Mix together and set aside.

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   Then add the brown sugar, salt, and dry yeast.

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   Add all the lukewarm water (about 37 C) at once.

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   Use a spatula to mix .

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   Once the dough has come together in one mass, add the walnuts.

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   Knead with the spatula for 3 minutes.

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   Cover with plastic wrap, and leave the dough for its 1st rising.

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   Once the dough has doubled in size, take it out onto a work surface, deflate, and rest for 20 minutes.

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    In the meantime, flour the banneton (bread rising mold) evenly using a tea strainer.

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    When the dough has rested, flatten it out into a circle, and top with 2/3rds of the apple compote.

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    Fold in half.

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    Place the remaining apple compote on top, then fold in half again to form a round ball.

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    Gently place the dough in the banneton with the seam side facing up.

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    Cover with plastic wrap and allow to rise again (2nd rising) for about 50 minutes.

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    Preheat the oven to 250C.

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    Invert the dough gently onto a kitchen parchment paper lined baking tray, and slash the top in any pattern you like.

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    Lower the oven temperature to 210C and bake for 24 - 25 minutes.

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    This apple compote by Saladburnetis really simple.

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    I recommend it.

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    This is how the bread looks when it's sliced.

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    It's packed with apples.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.