Fig Bread And Cheese

• 15/16 cup warm water
• 1 1/4 tablespoons fresh yeast
• 1 teaspoonsalt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 1/4 cups white flour
• 8 dried figs cut in small pieces
• 1 egg yolk
• 1 tablespoon milk
• cheese to accompany

1. Put all the ingredients in the mixer bowl, and knead for 7 to 8 minutes at low speed. to get a very elastic, and not too sticky dough.
2. Transfer the dough into a large bowl. Cover with a damp cloth, and leave in a warm, draft-free place.and let rise to double in size. About 1 hour to 1 /12 hours.
3. Place the dough on a slightly floured surface, and with your fists press it down to remove the gas.
4. Shape the bread by kneading, and place in a loaf pan lined with parchment paper, or in a cake mold as pictured.
5. Let rise for another 30 minutes, covered with a moist cloth.
6. Preheat oven to 200 degrees Celsius.
7. In a small bowl, mix 1 egg yolk and 1 tablespoon of milk, brush this mixture on the loaf to gild.
8. Using a very sharp knife, make a few cuts on the top of the loaf.
9. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes until well browned.
10. Serve hot or cold with cheese.

water, fresh yeast, teaspoonsalt, sugar, olive oil, white flour, egg yolk, milk, cheese

Taken from www.yummly.com/recipe/Fig-Bread-and-Cheese-782061 (may not work)