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No-Knead Cranberry Walnut Bread

A loaf of cranberry walnut bread, sliced to show the moist interior packed with cranberries and topped with walnuts.
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Make this easy, artisan-style Cranberry Walnut Bread at home. This recipe delivers a soft, tender crumb studded with tart cranberries and crunchy walnuts, perfect for holiday breakfasts or a cozy snack.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups bread flour or all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1.5 cups room-temperature water
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, yeast, and salt.
  2. Add the water and honey to the dry ingredients. Mix with a wooden spoon until just combined into a shaggy dough. Do not overmix.
  3. Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap. Let the dough rest at room temperature for 12 to 18 hours. This long rest develops the flavor.
  4. After the long rest, gently fold the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Sprinkle the dried cranberries and chopped walnuts over the dough. Gently fold the dough over itself a few times to incorporate the fruit and nuts. Avoid kneading.
  5. Shape the dough into a rough ball. Place the dough ball into a bowl lined with parchment paper, cover loosely, and let it rest for 30 minutes.
  6. About 30 minutes before baking, place a Dutch oven with the lid on into your oven. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit (232 degrees Celsius).
  7. Carefully remove the hot Dutch oven from the oven. Lift the dough using the parchment paper and gently lower it into the hot pot. Score the top of the dough with a sharp knife if desired.
  8. Cover the Dutch oven and bake for 30 minutes.
  9. Remove the lid and continue baking for another 10 to 15 minutes, until the crust is deep golden brown.
  10. Carefully remove the bread from the Dutch oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.

Notes

  • For a festive touch, toast the walnuts lightly before adding them to the dough.
  • This bread is excellent served warm with butter or orange marmalade.
  • If you prefer a sweeter loaf, add 1 tablespoon of brown sugar with the honey.

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