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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. In a large bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and honey. Let stand for 5 minutes until foamy.
  2. Add flour, salt, and olive oil to the yeast mixture. Stir until a shaggy dough forms, then fold in the toasted walnuts and cranberries.
  3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover with a damp towel, and let rise for 1 hour until doubled in size.
  4. Punch down the dough and shape into a round loaf. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, cover, and let rise for 30 minutes.
  5. Preheat oven to 375°F. Score the top of the loaf with a sharp knife in a crosshatch pattern.
  6. Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom. Cool on a wire rack before slicing.