Walnut Fruit Bread With Labne

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   To make labne, place a sieve over a large bowl. Line with a piece of cheesecloth. Stir salt into yogurt and spoon into cloth. Gather corners and loosely secure. Chill for 24 hours.

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   Transfer firm yogurt to bowl, discarding cheesecloth and whey. Roll yogurt into golf-ball size balls. Arrange on tray and chill 2 hours.

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   To make fruit bread, preheat oven to 400u00b0F. Dust an baking sheet with all-purpose flour. Sift self-rising flour into a bowl. Add butter and rub in using fingertips until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.

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   In a small bowl, toss walnuts in honey. Add to flour with dates and figs, stirring to combine. Stir in combined milk and egg and turn onto a lightly floured surface. Knead for 1-2 minutes, until smooth.

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   Shape into two 10-inch logs. Place on tray. Score tops with a sharp knife. Bake for 30-35 minutes, until bread is golden and sounds hollow when tapped. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.

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   When ready to serve, roll yogurt balls in mint and chives to coat. Drizzle with oil and accompany with sliced walnut fruit bread.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.