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Swiss Style ‘sports’ Bread

Writer's picture: Alex Hollywood Alex Hollywood

100g rye flour

300g strong white flour ( plus extra for flouring)

325ml tepid water

1.5 tsp fast action yeast

1 tsp salt

75g crushed mixed nuts (almonds pecans hazelnuts etc)

60g pumpkin seeds

1-2 tbs date syrup

60g porridge oats ( plus extra for sprinkling)

Heavy lidded casserole pot to bake in


In a bowl mix the flours and the salt. In a measuring jug mix the yeast with the tepid (not cold) water bringing it together gently to form a loose dough. Cover with cling film leave in a warm dry area and allow to rise to double the size. ( 2 hrs aprox)

Flour your hands , Tip the dough on to a floured surface add the nuts oats and syrup pull together and gently knead to bring it all together. Return to the bowl cover with a damp tea towel and allow to rise again to double the size at least another 2 hrs.

Heat your heavy casserole pot in a hot oven ( 220c 425f) sprinkle the inside with a little flour gently tip out the dough onto a floured surface tuck the edges under to create a ball shaped loaf place the dough seam side down in the pot sprinkle with a few more oats and flour then pop the lid on and bake 30 mins . Remove the lid and bake a further 15 mins til rises and golden. Remove from the casserole to cool.


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