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Baking bread in a Fusiontec Aromatic pot with a lid is so effective because the lid retains moisture in the pot, creating a steam-rich baking environment. This results in a crispy crust and a soft, airy crumb. The even heat distribution of the pot also ensures that the bread is baked evenly.
Step 2
First, pour enough boiling water over the fruit and let it steep.
gRaisins
gApricots
Step 3
Then, add room temperature water to a large bowl and dissolve the yeast in it. Add the flour and knead the dough for about 5 minutes.
Cover the bowl and let it rise at about 20°C room temperature for 1 hour.
mlWater, room temperature
gYeast
gWhole wheat flour
gWheat flour (type 650)
Step 4
Then drain the fruit and let it dry well.
Coarsely chop the nuts and knead them thoroughly into the dough along with the fruit and salt for 1-2 minutes.
gNuts (walnuts, hazelnuts, pumpkin seeds)
gSalt
Step 5
Place the dough on a floured work surface and shape it into a round ball by rotating it to create surface tension.
Put the dough ball into a pot lined with a piece of parchment paper, dust it with some flour, close the lid, and let it rise for another 45 minutes.
Step 6
Now preheat the oven to 260°C (convection).
Score the dough crosswise with a sharp knife and bake the bread in the oven with the lid closed for 25 minutes.
Step 7
After 25 minutes, carefully remove the lid, reduce the temperature to 200°C, and bake the bread for another 15 minutes.