CRANBERRY SWIRL LOAF

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My mother's made this bread for years, but she uses date filling. I loved her bread so much that I made my own, with cranberries for a slightly tart filling with the sweet streusel topping-sometimes I add a simple icing. Each slice reveals an enticing ruby swirl. -Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 loaf (16 pieces).

Number Of Ingredients 21

1/3 cup sugar
1 package (1/4 ounce) quick-rise yeast
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 to 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup 2% milk
1/3 cup butter, cubed
FILLING:
1 cup chopped fresh or frozen cranberries
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, optional
TOPPING:
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons cold butter, divided
GLAZE (optional):
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons 2% milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix sugar, yeast, salt and 1 cup flour. In a small saucepan, heat water, milk and butter to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat on medium speed 2 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough., Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine cranberries, brown sugar and water. Cook over medium heat until cranberries are soft, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in butter, lemon juice and, if desired, walnuts. Cool., Punch down dough. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; roll into a 20x10-in. rectangle. Spread filling to within 1/2 in. of edges. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam to seal. Transfer to a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan, arranging in a slight zigzag fashion to fit., For topping, in a small bowl, combine flour and sugar; cut in 1 tablespoon butter until crumbly. Melt remaining butter; brush over dough. Sprinkle with crumb mixture. Cover with a towel; let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 40 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°., Bake until golden brown and dough is cooked through, 40-45 minutes. Carefully remove from pan to a wire rack to cool. If desired, combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 140mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

KAYODE OSHO
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I'm not a big fan of this loaf. I found it to be too dry and crumbly. I also didn't like the flavor of the cranberry swirl. It was too tart for my taste.


Aftab Jari
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This loaf is amazing! I love the moist texture and the sweet and tangy flavor. The cream cheese swirl is the perfect finishing touch. I've made this loaf several times, and it's always a hit!


Teresa Crow
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This loaf is just okay. It's not bad, but it's not great either. I think it needs more flavor. I would add some spices like cinnamon or nutmeg next time.


Bilal Flynn Rider
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This loaf is so festive and perfect for the holidays! The cranberry swirl is a beautiful addition, and the loaf itself is incredibly moist and flavorful. I love the combination of tart cranberries and sweet bread.


mila mila
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I love the flavors in this loaf! The cranberry swirl adds a nice tartness that balances out the sweetness of the bread. I also like the cream cheese swirl. It adds a creamy richness that takes this loaf to the next level.


Luis Guzman
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This is the best cranberry swirl loaf I've ever had! The recipe is easy to follow, and the loaf comes out perfectly every time. I love the moist texture and the sweet and tangy flavor. I've made this loaf for my family and friends, and they all love


A Healing Point Acupuncture Center, PLLC
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This loaf was a disappointment. The texture was dry and crumbly, and the flavor was bland. I won't be making this again.


Ernest Fosu
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I baked this loaf for a bake sale, and it was a complete sell-out! Everyone loved the moist texture and the sweet and tangy flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.


Vicky Glory
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I love making this loaf for special occasions. It's always a hit! The cranberry swirl is so festive and pretty, and the loaf itself is so moist and flavorful. I highly recommend trying this recipe.


Luthfi Ahmed
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Meh. It was okay, but nothing special. I wouldn't make it again.


Minnie Sawyer
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This is my go-to recipe for cranberry swirl loaf. It's always a crowd-pleaser, and it's so easy to make. I love the combination of sweet and tart, and the cream cheese swirl is the perfect finishing touch.


Z E
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Not a fan. I found the recipe to be a bit bland. I think it needed more sugar or some spices to give it more flavor.


Aleen Maharjan
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I baked this loaf for Christmas morning, and it was a huge hit! The cranberry swirl was the perfect festive touch, and the loaf itself was incredibly moist and flavorful. I'll definitely make this again next year.


Aun Abbas
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This loaf is absolutely divine! Moist, flavorful, and bursting with cranberry and orange goodness. I served it with tea during my book club meeting, and everyone raved about it.


Trent Howlett
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Easy and delicious! I only had fresh cranberries, so I chopped them up and sprinkled them on top before baking. It baked up beautifully and tasted even better the next day.


Sandal Beach
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The flavors in this loaf were phenomenal! It had the perfect balance of sweet and tart, and the cream cheese swirl added a delightful touch of creaminess. I baked it as a quick snack for my family, and it became an instant favorite.


Ziad Tamer2468
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I love this cranberry swirl loaf! The recipe is easy to follow and I made some modifications based on ingredients I had on hand. I used orange zest instead of lemon zest, and I added a streusel topping made from oats, flour, brown sugar, and butter.


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