Rustic Olive, Fig and Walnut Bread
Rustic olive, fig and walnut bread is a Mediterranean-style loaf combining briny pitted olives, sweet dried figs and crunchy walnuts with fresh rosemary. The Thermomix TM7 chops the mix-ins evenly in seconds and brings the rye and bread flour dough together consistently, delivering an artisan loaf with a craggy crust and fragrant crumb.
About this recipe
Rustic olive, fig and walnut bread in your Thermomix TM7 brings a genuine artisan bakery character into the home kitchen. Searching for savoury bread recipes or an all-in-one kitchen machine loaf that impresses at brunch? This Mediterranean-inspired creation balances briny pitted olives against honeyed dried figs, while walnut halves add a buttery crunch through every slice of the rye-flecked crumb. The TM7 chops those chunky mix-ins uniformly in seconds, so no olive ends up dominating one corner while another slice stays plain. Rosemary, sea salt and olive oil lift the aroma, making this loaf a natural companion to a cheese board, a bowl of soup or a simple breakfast with good butter. Because the machine handles the messy prep in one bowl, you spend less time clearing up and more time waiting for that unmistakable fresh-bread smell to fill the house.
Preparation tips
- Chop the olives, figs, walnuts and rosemary coarsely rather than finely, as larger pieces give the crumb those lovely pockets of salty and sweet flavour; scrape down the bowl thoroughly before proceeding.
- Toss the walnut halves in a little flour before chopping so they distribute evenly through the dough instead of sinking to the bottom of the loaf during baking.
- This bread keeps well wrapped in a clean tea towel for two days and slices beautifully when toasted; serve it with goat cheese or a drudge of olive oil for a simple appetiser.
- Let the shaped loaf prove in a warm, draught-free spot until visibly puffed before baking, which guarantees an open, rustic crumb rather than a dense texture.
Recipe variations
- For a nut-free version, replace the walnut halves with an equal weight of toasted pumpkin or sunflower seeds, keeping the same chewy contrast against the figs and olives while making the loaf safe for nut-allergic guests.
- A festive winter variation swaps the rosemary for fresh thyme and adds a handful of dried cranberries alongside the figs, giving the bread a jewel-toned appearance that pairs wonderfully with a Christmas cheese board.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- The Thermomix chops the olives, figs and walnuts uniformly in seconds, so every slice carries balanced sweet and salty bits. [Built-in Scale]
- Weigh the rye flour and water directly in the mixing bowl, and the TM7 scale keeps the dough hydration accurate for a consistent crumb. [Built-in Scale]
- The Thermomix kneads the bread dough smoothly until elastic and supple, developing the gluten without sticky hands or a floury worktop. [Multi-Function]
- Mixing the fresh yeast and olive oil evenly through the dough, the TM7 guarantees the loaf rises reliably with an open rustic texture. [Multi-Function]
- Gentle heating from the TM7 warms the water to the ideal range for activating fresh yeast, protecting the rise from lukewarm guesswork. [Safety]
Ingredients
- pitted black olives
- dried figs
- walnut halves
- fresh rosemary
- rye flour
- strong white bread flour
- water
- fresh yeast
- fine sea salt
- olive oil