Public Recipe
Cranberry Walnut Loaf
Shared on 7/10/2025
A rustic yeasted bread studded with tart dried cranberries and crunchy walnuts. Perfect for the holidays or toasted with butter any time.
Prep Time
25 minutes
Bake Time
40 minutes
Difficulty
Intermediate
Yield
1 loaf
Artisan Bread
Ingredients
- 400g (3⅓ cups) Bread flour
- 100g (¾ cup) Whole wheat flour
- 120g (1 cup) Dried cranberries
- 100g (1 cup) Walnuts toasted and chopped
- 340ml (1⅓ cups) Water
- 5g (1½ tsp) Instant yeast
- 10g (1½ tsp) Salt
- 30g (2 tbsp) Honey
Instructions
1
Mix flours, salt, and yeast. Add water and honey, mix until shaggy dough forms.
2
Knead 8-10 minutes until smooth. Add cranberries and walnuts in last 2 minutes.
3
Cover and let rise 2 hours until doubled.
4
Shape into round or oval loaf, place on parchment.
5
Cover and let rise 45 minutes.
6
Score top, bake in preheated dutch oven at 450°F (230°C) covered 25 minutes.
7
Remove lid, bake 15-20 minutes until deep golden. Internal temp 200°F (93°C).
Equipment
- dutch oven or baking stone
- mixing bowl
- bench scraper
Tips
- •Toast walnuts for deeper flavor
- •Soak cranberries in warm water 10 min if very dry
- •Great toasted with cream cheese
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