Cranberry Walnut Bread

Cranberry walnut bread is soooooo perfect for bread pudding or a sweet/savory combo like turkey blt sandwich.

Supplies

3/4 cup warm water

1/2 Tablespoon active dry yeast

3 Cups all purpose flour

1/4 cup sugar

1/8 cup olive oil

3/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 to 3/4 cup dried cranberries

1/2 to 3/4 cup chopped walnuts

Mixing bowl

Measuring cups/spoons

Stirring utensils

Baking sheet

Parchment paper

sharp knife

Step 1: Proof Yeast

Add the yeast and a pinch of sugar into your WARM water, stir to dissolve

Let sit for about 5- 10 minutes until the yeast has risen

Step 2: Add Oil and Sugar

Once your yeast has proofed, stir in the rest of the sugar and the olive oil

Step 3: Mix Dry Ingredients

In a large bowl add the flour, salt and cinnamon

Mix well

Step 4: Add Dry to Wet

Add the yeast mixture to the dry ingredients and stir

Step 5: Knead Dough

Knead the doughball for about 5 minutes until it becomes a smooth ball

Flatten the dough and add the cranberries and walnuts

Fold the sides over and press to incoporate

Step 6: Rise

Place the dough ball into an oiled bowl, cover and let rise for about 30 minutes

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit

Step 7: Get Ready to Bake

Turn your dough ball onto the parchment lined baking sheet, use a sharp knife to slit the top of the bread

Step 8: Bake!

Put your bread into preheated oven and bake for about 35 minutes, until golden.

Let cool on wire rack, slice and enjoy