Date, Fig And Walnut Loaf - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tsp active dry yeast
5 tsp sugar
2/3 cup warm milk
3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus 2 tbsp
1 None large egg, beaten lightly
2 tsp finely grated orange zest
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 oz dried figs, finely chopped
1.5 oz pitted dried dates, finely chopped
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
1 None large egg yolk

Preparation

Combine yeast, 2 tsp sugar, 2 tbsp warm water and milk in a large bowl and whisk until yeast dissolves. Whisk in 1 cup plus 2 tbsp flour. Cover and let stand in a warm place for 30 mins, or until frothy.
Stir egg, orange zest, remaining flour, 1/2 tsp cinnamon and brown sugar into yeast mixture. Stir in butter, fruit and nuts and mix until combined. Transfer to a lightly floured work surface and knead until smooth. Place dough in a large oiled bowl. Cover and let proof in a warm place for 1 hour 30 mins, or until doubled in size.
Preheat oven to 400\u00b0F. Grease an 8x5 inch loaf pan and line base with baking paper.
Degas dough then turn out onto a lightly floured work surface and knead until smooth. Place in prepared pan, cover loosely with greased plastic wrap and let proof in warm place for 30 mins.
Remove plastic wrap and brush dough with egg yolk. Combine remaining sugar and cinnamon then sprinkle over dough. Bake for 10 mins. Reduce oven to 350\u00b0F and bake for another 30 mins. Turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.