Hi Audrey, We're happy you like this recipe. Overworking the dough, especially if you're kneading my hand is harder than you think. I wouldn't worry about it too much if all you're doing is adding the fruits and nuts. Often, people think a tough, dense bread happens because of over-kneading, when in reality, it is the result of adding too much flour. We hope this helps and happy baking! 

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