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For the walnut bread, in a large bowl, mix the flours and salt.
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Dissolve the yeast in warm water.
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Add oil and yeast water to the flour and mix well.
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Knead for at least 10 minutes (slightly less if using a mixer).
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Shape dough into a ball and place in a greased bowl.
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Cover with a cotton cloth and let rise until doubled in volume, at least 1 hour.
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Punch down dough and and add nuts.
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Shape dough into a roll and cut into portions, each about 30 grams (approximately 1 oz).
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Shape portions into rolls and place on a baking tray.
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Cover and let rise for 30 minutes. Bake in preheated oven at 250u00b0C (approximately 480u00b0F) for about 10 minutes.
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Lower oven temperature to 200u00b0C (approximately 400u00b0F) and bake for about 15 additional minutes. Cool on a wire rack and set aside.
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For the jam, peel and chop figs. Place chopped figs in a saucepan and sprinkle with sugar.
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Let figs stand for about 2 hours.
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Heat figs and sweet wine and stir until mixture reaches a jam-like consistency, about 20 minutes.
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For the hors d'oeuvre, slice rolls, spread with fig jam and top with a piece of camembert (at serving temperature).
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If desired, garnish with a few pomegranate seeds and serve immediately.
