Description
Enjoy this moist and easy No-Knead Cranberry Walnut Bread. This artisan-style loaf brings a comforting sweetness perfect for breakfast, brunch, or holiday snacking. It requires minimal effort for a fantastic result.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon Instant Yeast
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Salt
- 1 tablespoon Granulated Sugar
- 1 1/2 cups Water (warm)
- 1 cup Dried Cranberries
- 1 cup Walnuts (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon Orange Zest (optional, for extra flavor)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, yeast, salt, and sugar.
- Add the warm water to the dry ingredients. Mix with a wooden spoon until just combined into a shaggy dough. Do not overmix.
- Stir in the dried cranberries, chopped walnuts, and orange zest (if using).
- Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap. Let the dough rise at room temperature for 12 to 18 hours, or until doubled and bubbly. This is the no-knead process.
- Generously flour a clean work surface. Gently scrape the dough out onto the surface.
- Fold the dough over itself two to three times to create a rough ball shape. Do not knead aggressively.
- Place the dough seam-side down onto a piece of parchment paper. Cover loosely with a clean kitchen towel. Let it rest for 30 minutes.
- About 20 minutes before the end of the rest period, place a Dutch oven (with the lid on) into your oven. Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C).
- Carefully remove the hot Dutch oven from the oven. Lift the dough using the parchment paper and gently lower it into the Dutch oven. Cover with the lid.
- Bake for 30 minutes with the lid on.
- Remove the lid and continue baking for another 15 to 20 minutes, until the crust is deep golden brown.
- Carefully remove the bread from the Dutch oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
- For a Costco-style resemblance, you can brush the top with melted butter immediately after removing it from the oven.
- If you prefer a tangier bread, consider soaking the dried cranberries in a little warm water or orange juice for 10 minutes before adding them to the dough.
- This loaf is fantastic sliced and toasted for breakfast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Quick Bread
- Method: No-Knead
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: Approx. 250
- Sugar: Approx. 12g
- Sodium: Approx. 350mg
- Fat: Approx. 8g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: Varies
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 40g
- Fiber: Approx. 2g
- Protein: Approx. 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg