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No-Knead Cranberry Walnut Bread Recipe

No-Knead Cranberry Walnut Bread Recipe

Effortlessly bake a delicious No-Knead Cranberry Walnut Bread that's perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Resting Time 18 hours 15 minutes
Total Time 19 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

  • ½ teaspoon active dry yeast
  • cups warm water
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Kosher salt
  • 3 cups bread flour
  • 2 tablespoons bread flour for dusting
  • ¾ cup dried cranberries
  • ½ cup dried walnuts, roughly chopped
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest

Equipment

  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Dissolve the active dry yeast and granulated sugar in warm water. Let it sit for 10 minutes until it foams.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the bread flour and Kosher salt. Add the yeast mixture and honey, mixing until no flour pockets remain. Stir in the dried cranberries, chopped walnuts, and orange zest until just combined.
  3. Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and let it rest at room temperature for 18 hours.
  4. Transfer the dough onto a well-floured surface and gently fold the edges toward the center to form a ball.
  5. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and let it rest for 30 minutes.
Baking
  1. Preheat a 5 to 6 quart oven-proof Dutch oven to 450 degrees F for 30 minutes.
  2. Score an X or your preferred pattern on top of the dough.
  3. Transfer the dough into the hot Dutch oven, cover with the lid, and bake for 30 minutes.
  4. Remove the lid and bake for an additional 8 to 10 minutes until the crust is golden brown.
  5. Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 5gFat: 4g

Notes

Feel free to customize with different nuts or dried fruits. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.

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