Crusty Cranberry Walnut Bread

Name: Crusty Cranberry Walnut Bread
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 165 min
Yield: 24 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 5 teaspoons instant yeast; 2 1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons water, at room temperature; 6 3/4 cups bread flour; 2 teaspoons salt; 3 tablespoons sugar; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; 2 cups walnuts, coarsely chopped; 1 1/2 cups dried cranberries; Cornmeal, for dusting the baking sheets

A versatile cranberry walnut bread that complements turkey or chicken sandwiches, makes excellent toast, and is suitable for freezing.

⭐ 4.5 (47 reviews) Prep: 25 minCook: 35 minTotal: 165 minYields: 24 servings

Category Tags:

Breakfast Side Dish Bread Sandwiches

Cuisine Tags:

American

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 F.
Combine instant yeast and water in a large mixing bowl; let stand 5-10 minutes.
Add flour, salt, sugar, and melted butter; mix until dough forms, then knead for 10 minutes, adding more flour if sticky.
Knead walnuts and cranberries into the dough until evenly distributed.
Oil a large bowl, transfer dough, turn to coat, cover, and let rise until doubled (about 1 hour).
Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper and cornmeal.
Punch down dough, divide into 2 portions on a floured surface, and form into tight rounds. Place on prepared sheets, cover, and let rest 45 minutes.
Bake for 30-40 minutes until golden brown and hollow when tapped, or internal temperature is 195 F.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 246 kcal

Carbohydrate: 40 g

Cholesterol: 3 mg

Fiber: 2 g

Protein: 6 g

Saturated Fat: 1 g

Sodium: 187 mg

Sugar: 9 g

Fat: 7 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g