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Fare Isle » Breakfast/Brunch » Rustic No Knead Whole Wheat Walnut Date Bread

Rustic No Knead Whole Wheat Walnut Date Bread

published: April 4, 2013 / updated: November 15, 2022by Kaity Farrell
This rustic no-knead walnut date bread takes only 5 minutes to prep. Just let it rise for a day then bake.
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I’ve been experimenting with Jim Lahey’s no-knead bread in a pot method as you may have seen in previous posts. I love the cast iron pot method, which produces perfect crusty artisan loaves every time. And no kneading makes this recipe super easy. All you need is a little patience (18-24 hours) to let the dough rise.

Rustic No Knead Whole Wheat Walnut Date Bread

Author: Kaity Farrell
This rustic no-knead walnut date bread takes only 5 minutes to prep. Just let it rise for a day then bake.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 1 loaf

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp yeast
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/2 cup chopped dates
  • 1 1/2 cups cool water

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients except water in a medium bowl. Stir in water until dough comes together in a sticky ball. Cover with plastic wrap or tea towel. Set aside in a warm draft-free place to rise for 18-24 hours until dough doubles in size and is covered in air bubbles.
  • Using floured hands, form dough into a ball by tucking in under itself. Set on a well-floured tea towel, sprinkle top with flour and wrap towel over the dough. Let rise for 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Dough should hold your finger impression.
  • 1/2 hour before end of second rise, preheat oven to 475 degrees F and place 4.5-5.5 qt cast iron or enameled pot with lid in oven to preheat as well.
  • Remove pot from oven and very carefully (pot is extremely hot so use caution) transfer dough to pot so it is seam side up.
  • Cover pot and bake for 30 minutes.
  • Remove lid and continue baking for 15-30 minutes until crust is a dark chestnut brown color. Use a rubber spatula and pot holders to remove brand and let cool on a rack for 1 hour before cutting into it.
  • Enjoy!


Notes

You can substitute the nuts and fruit for any you prefer. I'm going to try pecans and raisins or cranberries next.

Course: Bread
Cuisine: American
Keyword: no knead bread, artisan bread, walnut bread, walnut date bread

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Comments

  1. Nicky

    4 stars
    I would change proportion of flours, 2/3 white, 1/3 whole wheat next time.

    Reply
  2. Kaity Farrell

    5 stars
    test

    Reply
  3. Stuart S

    I usually use instant yeast and 110 degree water

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