A hearty, rustic loaf with a crispy, golden brown crust. The interior reveals a canvas of warm ivory sourdough studded with cranberries, their color a vibrant contrast. Scattered walnut pieces add a rich earthiness. The bread is sliced thickly, revealing the fluffy yet structured inner crumb.

Cranberry Crush Sourdough Bread

Name: Cranberry Crush Sourdough Bread
Prep time: 340 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 370 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: sourdough starter, 1 cup active and bubbly; all-purpose flour, 4 cups None; water, 1 1/2 cups warm; salt, 2 tsp None; dried cranberries, 1 cup None; walnuts, 1 cup chopped; comfort oil, for greasing None

Category Bakery

Prep 340 minutes

Cook 30 minutes

Style French

Technique Baking

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily Recipe: August 09, 2023

This Sourdough Cranberry Walnut Bread brings a classic French touch to your table. The sourdough base adds depth and tang, while the cranberries give a sweet, tart contrast. The walnuts provide a satisfying crunch, making this bread an ideal accompaniment to whipped butter.

Ingredients (for 12)

Sourdough starter - 1 cup - active and bubbly
All-purpose flour - 4 cups
Water - 1 1/2 cups - warm
Salt - 2 tsp
Dried cranberries - 1 cup
Walnuts - 1 cup - chopped
Comfort oil - for greasing

Preparation

Step 1 - 🥣💧🕰

Mix the sourdough starter with half of the warm water and half of the all-purpose flour. Let it rest for an hour.
Step 2 - 🍞💪🔄

Add the remaining flour, water and 2 tsp of salt to the mix. Knead until the dough is smooth and stretchy.
Step 3 - 🍒🌰

Fold in 1 cup of dried cranberries and 1 cup of chopped walnuts into the dough.
Step 4 - 🍞⬆️⏰

Shape the dough into a ball, place in a bowl greased with comfort oil, and let it rise for about 5 hours until it doubles in size.
Step 5 - 🔥🍞👩‍🍳

Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C). Place the dough onto a baking sheet, slash the top in a cross pattern and bake for 30 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
Step 6 - 🍞❄️⌚

Let the bread cool down before slicing.

Additional

The French believed in the 'art of eating', which ensures that even the simplest of dishes like bread is turned into a masterpiece - and this recipe does just that! Bake with your kids for a fun weekend activity and serve warm with a generous spread of silky, whipped butter for an elevated dining experience.