Cranberry Toasting Bread

Let’s have a toast for all my bread lovers, shall we? This Cranberry Bread is so addicting, you may need to hide the whole loaf after you’re done making it! It’s perfect for holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas, or just as a snack throughout the year. The tartness of the cranberries pairs perfectly well with a nice helping of organic honey. Just spread some over your Cranberry Toasting Bread for a light breakfast or snack!

This bread is so delicious for breakfast, especially when you toast it and spread some fresh honeycomb (yes, even the wax) right on top of it — it will melt into all the nooks and crannies. Really, honey is my favorite accompaniment for this bread. My bees produce a very floral sweet honey that pair perfectly with the tanginess of the cranberries and orange zest in this recipe.

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Because I’m in the South, where it’s pretty humid, I don’t need to use as much water to make the dough, so it’s better to start with less water and add more as you need it. Best thing about this recipe is that everything gets mixed up in one bowl, then you can set it aside to rise and get busy with other things!

 

cranberry toasting bread

Cranberry Toasting Bread

This bread is so delicious for breakfast, especially when you toast it and spread some fresh honeycomb (yes, even the wax) right on top of it.
5 from 1 vote
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup scalded milk cooled slightly
  • 3/4 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1/4 cup maple sugar or brown sugar plus more for dusting
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons instant yeast
  • 1/4 cup lukewarm water can use more if necessary

Instructions
 

  • Combine all ingredients into the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook (you can also mix by hand or use a bread machine) until you have smooth dough. If the weather is dry, you may need to add a little more water to get a softer dough. Remove the dough and shape into a ball, then place into a greased bowl to rise for about two hours, until it has puffed and nearly doubled in size.
  • Push the risen dough down lightly to remove some of the air, shape it into a loaf shape and put it into a 9" x 5" loaf pan. Cover the pan with plastic wrap and let it rest for about two hours, until it has risen to the edge of the pan.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Brush the loaf lightly with a little water or milk and sprinkle lightly with about a teaspoon or two of maple or brown sugar. Bake in the center rack of the oven for 40–45 minutes, until the top is golden brown (cover the top loosely with foil if it's getting brown too quickly). If you have a digital thermometer, you can easily check for doneness by inserting it in the center of the bread and looking for it to be at least 190 degrees Fahrenheit, but not more than 205 degrees.
  • Remove from oven and let rest in the pan for five minutes before turning out onto a rack to cool completely. Store at room temperature for up to five days.
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6 Comments

  1. This has become a favorite at our house! Although I make it with whole wheat flour

    1. I am so happy to hear that Ivy!! Awesome. I love it too. I haven’t made it in a while; you are inspiring me to make it today!

  2. 5 stars
    During this time of staying home I’m trying to do something productive every day. Today was bread baking. I only had 1/2 c. of cranberries so added 1/4 c. chopped walnuts. Mine looks denser but oh my was it good. This is better than Publix and not at all hard to make. Now I have to quit slicing off one more tiny slice before it is all gone. Thanks for this keeper.

  3. Can this bread be adapted to making the dough in a bread maker? If so, what changes need to be made? Thanks.

    1. I’m sure it can, but I’m not sure how you would adapt it. I don’t have a bread maker. I used to many years ago, but I am sure they have changed since then. Depending on your flour capacity, alter the recipe by that percentage. Also, use instant yeast instead of rapid rise and use your basic setting. I hope this helps!

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