When the fall season arrives, it's time to indulge in the delicious flavors of cranberry walnut loaf. This classic autumn treat is a perfect blend of sweet and tangy, with a moist and fluffy texture that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a beginner in the kitchen, finding the best cranberry walnut loaf recipe can be an exciting culinary adventure. So let's embark on a journey to discover the perfect combination of ingredients and techniques that will result in an irresistible and memorable cranberry walnut loaf that will become a beloved tradition in your household.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
CRANBERRY WALNUT BREAD
Cranberry Walnut Bread is a soft and chewy, slightly sweet, yeast bread with dried cranberries and walnuts. Easy step-by-step instructions to knead by hand or stand mixer makes this recipe great for bread beginners!
Provided by Traci The Kitchen Girl
Time 2h15m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine *WARM WATER and YEAST in mixing bowl or stand mixer bowl.* Active Dry Yeast needs 100°F - 110°F water temperature. Combine and allow 5 minute rest until yeast activates.* Quick Rise Instant Yeast needs 120°F - 130°F water temperature. Combine and proceed to step 2.
- Add SUGAR, SALT, OLIVE OIL, FLOUR, CRANBERRIES, and WALNUTS to the mixing bowl (reserve 1/3 cup flour to assist mixing).Stir ingredients together with a utensil (or stand mixer on low speed) until a shaggy dough forms.
- Mix and knead dough with your hands (or stand mixer on low speed) about 5 minutes until it becomes stretchy and pliable. During mixing, sprinkle tiny amounts of the reserved flour into the bowl to prevent sticking.
- Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface and shape into a tight, round form, tucking the sides under to form a seam on the bottom.
- Perform 1st proof/rise by placing dough in an oil-coated mixing bowl (or Instant Pot), seam side down. Cover with a towel or draped plastic wrap and allow to double in size (about 45 min).
- Deflate the dough (aka punch it down) to remove air bubbles. You can move on to the next step, or...Perform 2nd proof/rise by shaping the dough into a tight round and repeat step 5. (The 2nd proof/rise is optional, but recommended to further develop texture and flavor)
- Preheat oven to 375°F and let's shape these loaves...Transfer the dough onto lightly floured surface. Press to deflate air pockets and divide dough into 2 or 3 equal sections.Press each piece into a loose rectangle shape.Fold and press dough into itself until it becomes tight while forming it into the final shape (baguette, loaf, or round).Transfer to a prepared baking sheet or loaf pan. Brush surface with olive oil and cover to prevent air exposure.
- Perform final proof/rise by resting forms in a warm spot until nearly doubled in size.Score the dough by making 1/4" slits across each loaf with a razor or knife.
- Bake 20-25 minutes, rotating as needed for even browning.The bread will be golden brown. It should register an internal temperature of 190°F on an instant-read thermometer.
- Transfer loaves onto a cooling rack and rest 5 minutes.Remove loaves from pans and rest on the cooling rack until completely cooled (to retain moisture).Store cooled bread in a plastic bag or airtight container up to 2 days at room temperature or 5 days in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 2 oz. slice, Calories 138 kcal, Carbohydrate 24 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 118 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 7 g
CRANBERRY NUT BREAD I
A moist quick bread with a faint hint of orange flavor, and the tang of bits of cranberries.
Provided by Karin Christian
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Fruit Bread Recipes Cranberry Bread Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
- Combine the flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Add the cranberries and walnuts, and stir to coat with flour. Mix together the egg, oil, orange juice, and orange zest. Pour the egg mixture into the flour mixture, and stir until just blended. Spoon the batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 50 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then remove to a wire rack, and cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 194.3 calories, Carbohydrate 32.1 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 265.4 mg, Sugar 14.4 g
CRANBERRY WALNUT BREAD
A moist and chewy bread with the great taste of cranberries and walnuts. Watch the consistency; I usually need to add more flour so that it doesn't 'climb the walls'. Enjoy!
Provided by Kathi
Categories Bread Yeast Bread Recipes
Time 3h
Yield 15
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place all of the ingredients (except the cranberries and the walnuts) in the pan of the bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Select Light Crust and Sweet Cycle and press Start.
- If your machine has a Fruit setting, add the cranberries and walnuts at the signal, or around 5 minutes before the kneading cycle has finished.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 183.6 calories, Carbohydrate 30.8 g, Cholesterol 13.1 mg, Fat 4.7 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 214.4 mg, Sugar 8.4 g
CRANBERRY-WALNUT BREAD
This Thanksgiving-inspired quick bread recipe comes from Jane Kraemer of Manchester, Connecticut. The mixture of tart cranberry and salty nuts will have everyone reaching for a second slice.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Breakfast & Brunch Recipes Bread Recipes
Time 1h30m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Butter and flour an 8 1/2-by-4 1/2-inch loaf pan; set aside. In a medium bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- With an electric mixer, cream butter and sugar on medium speed until combined. Add egg, and beat well. Gradually add flour mixture, mixing until combined (dough will appear very dry). Reduce speed to low; beat in orange zest and juice. Fold in cranberries and walnuts.
- Spread batter in prepared pan, smoothing top. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 50 minutes to 1 hour (tent with foil if top is browning too quickly). Cool in pan 10 minutes; run a knife around edges of loaf, and invert onto a wire rack. Turn top side up; cool completely before slicing.
CRANBERRY WALNUT BREAD
This family favorite comes from a collection of Amish recipes. I gave the recipe to several friends, and everyone loves it. Loaded with cranberries, nuts and cinnamon flavor, it's perfect for fall and winter.
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 3h10m
Yield 1 loaf (1-1/2 pounds, 16 slices).
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In bread machine pan, place the first seven ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select basic bread setting. Choose crust color and loaf size if available. Bake according to bread machine directions (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed)., Just before the final kneading (your machine may audibly signal this), add walnuts and cranberries.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 134 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 234mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
CRANBERRY NUT LOAF
Make and share this Cranberry Nut Loaf recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Theresa Thunderbird
Categories Breads
Time 1h25m
Yield 1 loaf
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Sift flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda in a large bowl.
- Cut in butter until mixture is crumbly.
- Add egg,orange peel and orange juice all at once; stir just until mixture is evenly moist.
- Fold in cranberries and walnuts.
- Spoon into a 9 x 5 x 3 inch loaf pan.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour and 10 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Remove from pan and cool on wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 2701.7, Fat 92.2, SaturatedFat 34.7, Cholesterol 333.5, Sodium 3907.2, Carbohydrate 438.1, Fiber 17.8, Sugar 223.8, Protein 43.4
BANANA CRANBERRY WALNUT LOAF
Just a DELISH BANANA BREAD LOAF, look NO further! This is flavorful and very moist loaf. From FAMILY FUN MAG., recipe adapted with Berries and Nuts!
Provided by iLuv2cook 2
Categories Quick Breads
Time 1h20m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat Oven to 325°F.
- Grease 10x5 Loaf Pan. (smaller may cause spillage in oven by batter overflowing).
- Sift Flour Baking Powder, Baking Soda, and Salt in Bowl (set aside).
- Mash Bananas, add sour cream then stir to blend (set aside).
- Cream butter with mixer (I use my Kitchenaid Mixer), add Sugar, then add eggs one at a time, beating well, stir in Vanilla Extract.
- Add Banana/sour cream mixture~ continue to beat 3 minutes.
- Add Flour Mixture into mixture, continue to beat 3 minutes, then stir in cranberries and walnuts.
- Pour mixture into Loaf Pan and Bake at 325 F (yes this low OT is correct) between 60-75 minutes ~ test with toothpick in center.
- Cool 15 minutes; remove from pan. Slice ~ Serve ~ Enjoy! Can wrap tightly and store in refrigerator for immediate use or freeze.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 286.9, Fat 13.9, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 59.8, Sodium 198.1, Carbohydrate 37.2, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 18.6, Protein 4.5
Tips:
- Use fresh cranberries. Fresh cranberries are more flavorful and have a better texture than frozen cranberries. If you must use frozen cranberries, thaw them completely before using.
- Chop the walnuts finely. This will help them distribute evenly throughout the loaf.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the loaf tough.
- Bake the loaf until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. This will ensure that the loaf is cooked through.
- Let the loaf cool completely before slicing. This will help the loaf hold its shape.
Conclusion:
This cranberry walnut loaf is a delicious and festive quick bread that is perfect for the holidays. It is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. The loaf is moist and flavorful, with a sweet and tart cranberry filling that is complemented by the crunchy walnuts. This loaf is sure to be a hit at your next holiday party or gathering.
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