Chocolate-Cherry Pecan Bread 

This rustic artisan loaf, studded with cherries, pecans and chocolate chips, is a decadent alternative to traditional artisan breads.

3 cups King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
2 1/4 cups King Arthur 100% White Whole Wheat Flour
2 cups water
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons instant yeast
3/4 cup dried sweet cherries, chopped
1/2 cup chocolate chips
1 1/2 cups chopped pecans, lightly toasted

Mix together all of the ingredients, except the cherries, chocolate chips, and nuts (by hand, mixer, large capacity bread machine or food processor) till you've created a smooth, elastic dough. Add the remaining ingredients, kneading until they're evenly incorporated. Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, until very puffy.

Divide the dough into three equal pieces, and shape into rounds. Let rest for 15 minutes, then form into oval loaves and place on a greased baking sheet. Cover the loaves and refrigerate for 4 to 16 hours before baking. 

Preheat your oven to 425°F. Remove the loaves from the refrigerator and let rest, covered, for 30 minutes. Slash the tops of the loaves and spritz heavily with water. Bake for 10 minutes, then reduce the heat to 350°F for an additional 20 to 25 minutes, till the bread is dark brown. Remove from the oven, and cool on a wire rack. Yield: 3 loaves.