Cranberry Raisin Walnut Cinnamon Artisan Bread
This Cranberry Raisin Walnut Cinnamon Artisan Bread is a flavorful, rustic loaf combining sweet dried fruits and crunchy walnuts with warm cinnamon spices, perfect for breakfast or snacking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 12 hours
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 1 1/2 cups warm water (110°F/45°C)
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine flour, cinnamon, yeast, and salt.
- Add warm water, honey, and olive oil, stirring until a sticky dough forms.
- Fold in dried cranberries, raisins, and chopped walnuts until evenly distributed.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the dough rise at room temperature for 8-12 hours until doubled in size.
- Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C) and place a Dutch oven inside to heat.
- Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and shape into a round loaf.
- Carefully remove the hot Dutch oven and place the dough inside; cover with lid.
- Bake covered for 30 minutes, then remove lid and bake an additional 15 minutes until golden brown.
- Let the bread cool on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
For an extra crunch, toast the walnuts before adding them to the dough. This bread pairs wonderfully with cream cheese or honey butter.