Fig Bread With Black Pepper

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   To prepare using a food mixer, place all the ingredients into the bowl, except the figs, in the exact order above. (For a bread maker, reverse the order, adding the liquids first and then the solids)

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   Mix on a slow setting for 4 minutes, and then increase the speed for another 4 minutes. (For the bread maker, set the program for 15 minutes.)

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   Lightly grease a large bowl, cover and leave to rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.

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   Once the dough has risen, add the figs and gently work into the dough.

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   Cut the dough in half and form into balls.

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   Place the dough balls on a floured a baking tray and lightly sprinkle with a little flour.

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   Leave to rest for 10 minutes.

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   Pre-heat the oven to 200C.

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   Before placing in the oven, score the dough with a bread knife, making 2 or 3 cuts on the surface.

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    Bake for 25 minutes or until golden and the base sounds hollow when tapped.

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    If making one single loaf, increase the baking time to 40-45 minutes.

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