Description
Bake a golden, crusty Cranberry Raisin Walnut Cinnamon Artisan Bread that smells like a cozy bakery and slices into a soft, chewy loaf filled with sweet raisins, tart cranberries, crunchy walnuts, and warm cinnamon. This easy recipe is perfect for breakfast ideas, holiday food ideas, a healthy snack, brunch boards, quick breakfast toast, or a simple homemade bread to serve with dinner.
Ingredients
3 1/2 cups bread flour
1 1/2 cups warm water
2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
2 tablespoons honey
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3/4 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup raisins
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour for dusting
Instructions
1. Stir the warm water, active dry yeast, and honey together in a large bowl, then let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes until lightly foamy.
2. Add the bread flour, salt, and cinnamon, then mix until a shaggy dough forms.
3. Cover the bowl and let the dough rest for 30 minutes so the flour can hydrate.
4. Add the dried cranberries, raisins, and chopped walnuts, then gently fold the dough until the mix-ins are evenly distributed.
5. Cover again and let the dough rise in a warm spot for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until puffy and nearly doubled.
6. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and shape it into a round loaf by tucking the edges underneath.
7. Place the loaf on parchment paper, cover it, and let it rest for 30 to 45 minutes.
8. Place a Dutch oven with its lid in the oven and preheat to 450°F.
9. Dust the loaf with flour, score the top, then carefully transfer it with the parchment into the hot Dutch oven.
10. Cover and bake for 25 minutes, then remove the lid and bake for 12 to 18 minutes more until deeply golden.
11. Transfer the bread to a wire rack and cool for at least 45 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Use bread flour for the best chewy artisan texture and a stronger loaf structure.
If your cranberries or raisins feel dry, soak them in warm water for 10 minutes, then drain and pat dry before adding.
Let the bread cool before slicing so the crumb sets properly and does not turn gummy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 295 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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