WILD RICE & CRANBERRY LOAVES

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This is an incredibly fragrant bread with lots of texture from wild rice and dried cranberries. It's hearty enough for sandwiches, but with a touch of honey, I could even eat this for dessert! -Barbara Miller, Oakdale, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h20m

Yield 2 loaves (16 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups whole wheat flour
2 packages (1/4 ounce each) quick-rise yeast
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
2 teaspoons aniseed
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon caraway seeds
4 to 4-1/2 cups bread flour
2 cups 2% milk
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup molasses
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup dried cranberries
1 cup cooked wild rice, cooled

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix the first seven ingredients and 1-1/2 cups bread flour. In a small saucepan, heat milk, water, molasses and butter to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat on medium speed 2 minutes. Stir in cranberries, rice and enough remaining bread flour to form a stiff dough (dough will be sticky)., Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover with plastic wrap and let rest 10 minutes. , Punch down dough. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Shape into loaves. Place in two greased 9x5-in. loaf pans, seam side down. Cover with kitchen towels; let rise in a warm place until almost doubled, about 20 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°. , Bake 40-45 minutes or until golden brown. Cool in pans 10 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.

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These loaves are a great way to use up leftover wild rice and cranberries.


Brandy Barnes Haden
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I love the way the wild rice and cranberries complement each other in these loaves.


Damarcus Zyrus
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These loaves are a delicious and healthy snack.


Orandy Phillimon
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I made these loaves for my family and they loved them! They're so moist and flavorful.


Madina Ashfaq
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I've never made wild rice cranberry loaves before, but these were so easy to make and they turned out great!


Roshan Gurung
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These loaves are a great way to use up leftover cranberries.


Avishka Anoopriya
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I'm not a huge fan of wild rice, but I loved these loaves.


William Malok Madong (Macharthon)
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These were a hit at my holiday party.


Mar Lalalalalalala
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A new favorite recipe!


Nirmin kim
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So easy to make and they turned out perfect!


Rai Sheri
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These loaves are delicious! I love the nutty flavor of the wild rice and the tartness of the cranberries.


Avee Gaming
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I've tried several different recipes for wild rice cranberry loaves and this one is by far the best. The loaves are moist, flavorful, and the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Mehtab ali Khaskheli
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These loaves are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love the way the wild rice and cranberries complement each other.


Bramlin Avellani
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I made these loaves for a potluck and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!


AMDAD SERVICE
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These loaves are a great way to use up leftover wild rice. They're also a delicious and healthy snack.


Kim Stokes
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I love the combination of wild rice and cranberries in these loaves. They're so moist and flavorful. I can't wait to make them again.


Tsiamo Thokoane
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These loaves are delicious! The wild rice gives them a nutty flavor and the cranberries add a tart sweetness. I will definitely be making these again.


Ntombekhaya Lande
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I've made these loaves several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfectly.


Ali Jaa
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Wild rice and cranberries are a match made in heaven! These loaves are moist, flavorful, and the perfect addition to any holiday table.