{"product_id":"fig-walnut-sourdough-bread","title":"Fig \u0026 Walnut Sourdough Bread","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBold, Earthy \u0026amp; Irresistibly Complex\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur Fig \u0026amp; Walnut Sourdough Bread is one of the most celebrated loaves from \u003cstrong\u003eBoulangerie Christophe\u003c\/strong\u003e, a French artisan bakery where patience and craft are baked into every loaf. Generous pieces of \u003cstrong\u003edried mission figs\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003etoasted walnuts\u003c\/strong\u003e are folded throughout the dough, creating a stunning contrast of sweet, jammy fruit and rich, earthy crunch — all wrapped in a deeply tangy sourdough crust.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSlice into this loaf and you'll find a mosaic of figs and walnuts nestled in an open, irregular crumb. It's the kind of bread that turns a simple cheese board into something truly special.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Art of Slow Fermentation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery loaf begins with Boulangerie Christophe's prized \u003cstrong\u003ewild yeast starter (levain)\u003c\/strong\u003e — a living culture that has been carefully maintained and fed daily for many years. The dough is hand-mixed, then left to undergo a \u003cstrong\u003e24 to 48-hour cold fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e. This slow, patient process allows the wild yeasts and natural bacteria to develop a rich, complex flavor profile and an open, irregular crumb structure that simply cannot be achieved with commercial yeast.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHand-Folded \u0026amp; Stone-Baked\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter fermentation, the figs and toasted walnuts are \u003cstrong\u003egently hand-folded\u003c\/strong\u003e into the dough to preserve their texture and distribution. Each loaf is then \u003cstrong\u003ehand-shaped\u003c\/strong\u003e, scored, and loaded into a \u003cstrong\u003estone-hearth deck oven\u003c\/strong\u003e. The intense heat creates a deeply caramelized, crackling crust while keeping the interior soft, moist, and richly studded with fruit and nuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Inside\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDried mission figs — sweet, jammy, and deeply flavorful\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToasted walnuts — rich, earthy, and satisfyingly crunchy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePure Ingredients\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrganic stone-milled flour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFiltered water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWild yeast starter (levain)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSea salt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDried mission figs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToasted walnuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo artificial flavors. No preservatives. Just honest, fruit-and-nut-studded bread baked with care.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eExceptional with aged blue cheese, brie, or sharp cheddar. Also pairs beautifully with honey, whipped ricotta, or a drizzle of good olive oil.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Boulangerie Christophe","offers":[{"title":"Sliced","offer_id":45274921533575,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0746\/2086\/2599\/files\/sourdough-leaning-portrait.png?v=1783361596","url":"https:\/\/thenourishacres.com\/products\/fig-walnut-sourdough-bread","provider":"The Nourish Acres","version":"1.0","type":"link"}