Description
A rustic artisan bread filled with tart cranberries, sweet raisins, crunchy walnuts, and warm cinnamon, baked with a crisp crust and soft flavorful interior.
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon instant yeast
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 1/4 cups warm water
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 tablespoon honey
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, yeast, and ground cinnamon.
- Add warm water and honey and stir until a rough dough forms.
- Fold in dried cranberries, raisins, and chopped walnuts until evenly distributed.
- Cover the bowl with a clean towel and let the dough rise at room temperature for about 2 hours until puffy.
- Lightly flour a work surface and gently shape the dough into a round loaf.
- Place the dough on parchment paper and let it rest for 30 minutes while the oven preheats to 450°F (230°C).
- Bake the bread for 30–35 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped.
- Transfer the bread to a cooling rack and allow it to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Pecans can replace walnuts for a sweeter nut flavor.
- Orange zest can be added to brighten the fruity flavor.
- Sprinkling coarse sugar on top before baking creates a lightly sweet crust.
- A Dutch oven can be used for a crispier artisan-style crust.
- Store bread wrapped or in a sealed container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Sliced bread can be frozen for up to 2 months.
- Toast slices or warm them briefly in the oven before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
