Coffee Bread with Nuts

Directions

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   I used roasted macadamia nuts and pecan nuts.
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   It's also good with almonds or walnuts - use any kind you prefer.
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   Add all powdered ingredients and the salt in a bowl (separate salt and yeast) and prepare to knead.
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   Microwave to warm the light cream.
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   Pour the milk over the yeast and start kneading.
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   Add butter and nuts and finish kneading.
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   Gather to form a round ball.
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   Cover with a damp cloth and plastic wrap for the first rising.
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   The dough should rise to about twice its initial size.
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    After the dough has risen, punch the air out and divide into equal portions.
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    Form into nice balls and cover with a damp cloth.
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    Let them sit for 15 minutes.
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    Punch the air out again.
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    Fold chocolate or caramel inside if you'd like.
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    Cover with damp cloth and plastic and leave to proof.
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    Preheat oven at 210C/410F.
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    Lower to 200C/390F and bake for 13 minutes to finish.
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    Here's a variation with anko.
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    Coffee pairs well with anko.