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Easy No-Knead Cranberry Walnut Bread Recipe

A thick slice of moist cranberry walnut bread showing visible cranberries and walnuts in the airy crumb.
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Bake this easy, no-knead cranberry walnut bread for a moist, tender loaf perfect for breakfast, snacks, or holiday gatherings. This beginner-friendly recipe delivers artisan flavor with minimal effort.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon instant yeast
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups dried cranberries
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 1/2 cups warm water (about 105-115°F)
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest (optional, for flavor)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, instant yeast, salt, and sugar.
  2. Stir in the dried cranberries and chopped walnuts until evenly distributed.
  3. Pour in the warm water and mix with a wooden spoon until just combined. The dough will be very sticky and shaggy; do not overmix.
  4. Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and let the dough rise in a warm place for 12 to 18 hours. The dough should become bubbly and nearly double in size.
  5. Lightly flour a clean work surface. Gently scrape the dough out of the bowl onto the surface. Do not punch it down.
  6. Shape the dough loosely into a ball.
  7. Place the dough ball on a piece of parchment paper. Cover loosely with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel and let it rest for 30 minutes.
  8. About 20 minutes before the end of the rest time, place a Dutch oven (with the lid on) into your oven and preheat to 450°F (232°C).
  9. Carefully remove the hot Dutch oven from the oven. Use the parchment paper to lower the dough into the hot pot.
  10. Cover the Dutch oven with the lid and bake for 30 minutes.
  11. Remove the lid and continue baking for another 10 to 15 minutes, or until the crust is deep golden brown.
  12. Carefully remove the bread from the Dutch oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.

Notes

  • For a copycat version similar to Costco cranberry walnut bread, add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the wet ingredients.
  • Toasting the walnuts lightly before adding them deepens their flavor.
  • If you prefer a slightly sweeter loaf, increase the sugar to 2 tablespoons.

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