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a baked loaf of cranberry walnut bread on parchment paper
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5 from 3 votes

No Knead Cranberry Walnut Bread

No knead cranberry walnut bread is a sweet, tart bread. This no knead recipe is perfect for people who are new to using yeast.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time55 minutes
Rise Time3 hours
Total Time4 hours 5 minutes
Course: Bread, Breakfast, Brunch, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1 boulle
Calories: 2614kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 cups bread flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • ¾ cup walnuts
  • ½ cup dried cranberries
  • 1 ½ cups warm water
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 packet 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, stir together the bread flour, salt, walnuts and cranberries; set aside
  • In a smaller bowl, stir together the water, sugar, and yeast and allow to bloom, approximately 5 minutes
  • Stir the water mixture into the flour mixture until a sticky dough forms
  • Cover with plastic wrap and allow to rise for about 2 hours in a warm place
  • Carefully tip the dough out onto a lightly floured piece of parchment paper, and shape into a circle
  • Allow to rise an additional 1 hour
  • During the second rise, preheat the oven to 450 F and place a large dutch oven with the lid on into the oven during the preheat time
  • Carefully remove the dutch oven from the preheated oven, remove the lid (using oven mitts) and lift the parchment with the dough into the pot, cover, and return to the oven
  • Cook for 45 minutes covered, then remove lid and cook an additional 5-10 minutes uncovered, or until the crust is golden brown
  • Allow to cool for 10 minutes in the pot before removing to a wire rack and cooling completely before slicing

Notes

  • If the yeast doesn't get bubbly while it sits, it is not good to use. Discard and try again with another packet of yeast, making sure the water is not too hot or too cold. The water should be between 105 and 115 degrees.
  • This bread makes delicious toast and tastes so good smeared with butter and honey.
  • Don't skip heating the Dutch oven before you put the dough in. This helps a nice crust develop on the bread.

Nutrition

Calories: 2614kcal | Carbohydrates: 437g | Protein: 73g | Fat: 66g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 45g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Sodium: 3521mg | Potassium: 930mg | Fiber: 22g | Sugar: 60g | Vitamin A: 45IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 195mg | Iron: 8mg