Walnut, Apricot and Raisin bread

[achookwoman]

Walnut, Apricot and raisin bread.
This is really worth making if you want a fruit loaf.  The balance of fruit and nut is perfect.  The walnut oil is essential,  which probably means that a lot of bakers will not make this loaf.  I made a free form loaf,  which doesn't look great , but the crust is exceptional.  However ,  next time I make this loaf,  probably tomorrow,  I will bake it in a tin.  Just to see the difference.
Makes 1 large loaf.

500g bread flour
250g.  warm water
30g honey
40 mls of walnut oil
17g salt,  OR 1 teaspoon of salt if using bread mix,  (as I did)
3 teaspoons dried yeast
120g,  each of walnuts, dried apricots and raisins.

Place Apricots in TMX bowl and Turbo to chop into large pieces about the size of an almond  Add walnuts and press Turbo button for a short burst.
Set aside with raisins.
Into TMX bowl add flour,water , yeast, salt, honey and oil/
Knead for 4 mins.
Add fruit and nut mix and knead for 30 seconds.
Set aside in warm place to double.
Tip onto silmat and knead in by hand,  the fruit that has not been incorporated.
Roll into a sausage shape and place into a lined tin or form into a free form loaf on an oven tray.   Spray with water and allow to rise to near double again.
Slash top.
Bake at 200 0.  for 25/30 mins or until cooked.  Digital thermometer should read 200 0 F.
Cool on wire rack.  Try not to cut it until cool. ( I cut while still hot, delicious)

[judydawn]

It does sound and look nice Chookie. Waiting now for your picture of one cooked in a tin. Another oil to add to my pantry, I've never had so many different oils in my life  

[achookwoman]

Judy,  if you buy Walnut oil,  keep it in the fridge.  Buy the smallest bottle you can,  although I have another recipe for Walnut oil and it is nice in a salad.

[cookie1]

The pear and walnut salad uses walnut oil too. Now another way to use it. Thanks Chookie.

[Wonder]

This looks lovely cookie. What did you have it with - I'm thinking it would be nice with cheese?

[achookwoman]

Wonder, we ate 1/2 the loaf with very good butter and it was beautiful,  but with cheese would also be great.  I am just now making another loaf,  in the tin this time.   It is to take as a hostess gift for tomorrow lunch.

Cookie, yes it is an excellent way to use it. 

[faffa_70]

is walnut oil available in the supermarkets chookie? This sounds lovely ... especially for winter when I am really partial to fruit bread for breakfast 

[achookwoman]

faffa, walnut oil best found in health food shops.   we h ad this for dinner tonight,  toasted.  Lovely.   now my fav. Fruit bread and 1 slice seems to be enough.

[gertbysea]

Can you believe I have bought walnut oil in Cairns ?? Delish.

G ert

[faffa_70]

Well Gert if you can get it surely I have a hope lol 

[cecilia]

Thank you so much for the recipe, Chookie.

[achookwoman]

Thank you so much for the recipe, Chookie.

Cecilia , hope you like it.

[cookie1]

I plkan to make this now or tomorrow. I decided I had to have walnut oil as I now have 2 recipes to use it in. I searched everywhere and eventually found it in Kitchen Warehouse Cannington. $15.99 I was thrilled as I imagine it will be lovely in this bread.

[cookie1]

I made this today and it is the best ever fruit loaf I have ever tasted. It is full of fruit and the flavour is ..........just perfect. I can see all my walnut oil being used to make this.
Thank you Chookie.

[achookwoman]

I made this today and it is the best ever fruit loaf I have ever tasted. It is full of fruit and the flavour is ..........just perfect. I can see all my walnut oil being used to make this.
Thank you Chookie.

Cookie, glad you like it.   I have made it several times now and it also freezes well.