Walnut & Fig Sticks
Method
Step 1:
MIX
Mix the flours, yeast and salt in a big bowl. Mix together the melted butter, sugar and water, then mix in with a cutlery knife.Step 2:
KNEAD Tip onto a lightly flour dusted surface and knead for 10 minutes (or use the dough hook attachment on your mixer).
Step 3:
RISE
Lightly grease the mixing bowl with some oil. Put the dough back in, cover the bowl with a clean tea towel and leave to rise until doubled in size.Step 4:
SHAPE
Knead the walnuts and dried fig into the dough for 1 minute. Divide the dough into 3, and roll each to a long, thin stick. Lift onto a floured baking sheet.Step 5:
PROVE
Cover the dough again with a clean tea towel and leave to prove until doubled in size again. Preheat your oven to 200°C (fan 180°C, gas mark 6).Step 6:
BAKE
Brush the sticks with some egg, then use a small sharp knife to slash the tops a few times each on the diagonal. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until when you tap the base a stick it sounds hollow. Cool on a wire rack.
