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Easy No Knead Cranberry Walnut Bread

A loaf of homemade cranberry walnut bread, partially sliced, showcasing dried cranberries and walnuts inside.
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Bake this easy, rustic Cranberry Walnut Bread using a simple no-knead method. This loaf is moist, packed with tart cranberries and crunchy walnuts, making it perfect for breakfast or holiday gifting.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups warm water (about 105-115°F)
  • 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest (optional, for brightness)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix the warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
  2. Add the flour and salt to the yeast mixture. Stir with a wooden spoon until just combined into a shaggy dough. Do not overmix.
  3. Gently fold in the dried cranberries, chopped walnuts, and orange zest, if using.
  4. Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and let the dough rise in a warm place for 12 to 18 hours. The dough will become bubbly and increase in volume.
  5. About 30 minutes before baking, place a Dutch oven (with the lid on) into your oven. Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C).
  6. Carefully remove the hot Dutch oven from the oven. Gently scrape the dough out of the bowl and shape it loosely into a round ball on a piece of parchment paper.
  7. Using the parchment paper as a sling, carefully lower the dough into the hot Dutch oven. Cover with the lid.
  8. Bake covered for 30 minutes.
  9. Remove the lid and continue to bake for another 15 to 20 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 Costco Style Cranberry Bread flavor, add 1 tablespoon of honey to the wet ingredients.
  • Toasting the walnuts before adding them deepens their flavor.
  • This bread is excellent sliced and served with butter for breakfast.

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