Ingredients

  • 3 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup yogurt
  • 1/2 cup canola oil
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 1/2 cups coarsely chopped walnuts (10 ounces)
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • Caraway seeds, for garnish

Method

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour with the yogurt, canola oil, baking powder, salt and 1/2 cup of water.
  • Mix with a wooden spoon until a soft dough forms.
  • On a lightly floured work surface, knead the dough until smooth, about 5 minutes.
  • Transfer the dough to a clean bowl, cover with a kitchen towel and let stand at room temperature for 1 hour.
  • Lightly grease a 10-inch round cake pan.
  • Cut the dough into 4 equal pieces.
  • Working with 1 piece at a time, on a lightly floured work surface and using a lightly floured rolling pin, roll out the dough to a 14-inch round.
  • Transfer to a large rimmed baking sheet and brush the dough with 1/4 cup of the olive oil.
  • Scatter one-fourth of the walnuts on top in an even layer.
  • Arrange another dough round on top and brush with 1/4 cup of the oil; scatter one-fourth of the nuts on top.
  • Repeat the layering with the remaining pieces of dough, olive oil and walnuts.
  • Roll up tightly into a long log.
  • Transfer the log to the prepared cake pan, forming a big spiral.
  • Press gently to flatten, then brush with the beaten egg and sprinkle with caraway seeds.
  • Let stand for 20 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 350.
  • Bake the bread for 50 to 60 minutes, until golden and cooked through.
  • Transfer to a rack to cool.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature.