Description
Cranberry raisin walnut cinnamon artisan bread is a rustic, crusty no-knead loaf filled with dried fruit, crunchy nuts, and warm spice. Slightly sweet with a chewy interior and golden crust, it’s perfect for breakfast toast or snacking.
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose or bread flour
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp active dry yeast
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- 1 tbsp honey or brown sugar (optional)
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- 1/3 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- Optional: extra cinnamon sugar for crust
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt, cinnamon, and yeast.
- Stir in warm water and honey (if using) until a sticky dough forms.
- Fold in cranberries, raisins, and walnuts.
- Cover with plastic wrap and let rest at room temperature for 12–18 hours.
- Turn dough onto a floured surface, shape into a round, and rest for 30–45 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C) with a Dutch oven inside.
- Carefully place dough into hot Dutch oven (on parchment, if using), cover, and bake 30 minutes.
- Remove lid and bake another 10–15 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Add orange zest for brightness or swap pecans for walnuts.
- Use up to 50% whole wheat flour for a heartier version.
- Sprinkle cinnamon sugar on top before baking for a sweet crust.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/10 of loaf)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
