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Walnut Cranberry Bread

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups warm water
  • 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup walnuts toasted and chopped
  • 3/4 cup dried cranberries
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Method
 

  1. Combine water, yeast, and honey in a large bowl; stand 5 minutes until foamy.
  2. Stir in flour, salt, and oil until shaggy dough forms; fold in walnuts and cranberries.
  3. Knead on floured surface 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in greased bowl; cover with damp towel and rise 1 hour until doubled.
  4. Punch down; shape round loaf on parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover; rise 30 minutes.
  5. Preheat oven to 375°F; score top in crosshatch with sharp knife.
  6. Bake 40-45 minutes until golden brown and hollow-sounding when bottom tapped; cool on wire rack before slicing.