Cranberry Raisin Walnut Cinnamon Artisan Bread
This artisan bread combines tart cranberries, sweet raisins, crunchy walnuts, and warm cinnamon for a flavorful homemade loaf perfect for breakfast or snacks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf (about 12 slices)
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp active dry yeast
- 1 ¼ cups warm water (110°F/45°C)
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup raisins
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
- 2 tbsp melted butter (optional, for brushing)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast; stir and let sit for 5–10 minutes until frothy.
- Add flour, salt, and ground cinnamon to the yeast mixture. Mix until a sticky dough forms.
- Fold in dried cranberries, raisins, and chopped walnuts evenly into the dough.
- Cover the bowl with a clean towel and let the dough rise at room temperature for 1 to 1.5 hours until doubled in size.
- Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C) and place a Dutch oven or heavy oven-safe pot inside to heat.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface, shape into a round loaf, and let rest for 20 minutes.
- Carefully remove the hot pot from the oven, transfer the dough inside, cover with the lid, and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the lid and bake for an additional 10–15 minutes until the crust is golden brown.
- Transfer bread to a wire rack and let cool completely before slicing. Optionally, brush with melted butter for a softer crust.
Notes
For an extra touch, sprinkle a little cinnamon sugar on top before baking or serve slices toasted with cream cheese or honey.