Description
Bake this moist and easy No-Knead Cranberry Walnut Bread for a delightful artisan-style treat. This recipe brings the comforting flavors of the holidays right to your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 large Egg
- 1 cup Milk (whole or 2%)
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 cup Fresh or Frozen Cranberries
- 1 cup Walnuts, roughly chopped
- 1 tablespoon Orange Zest (optional, for extra flavor)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the sugar, egg, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix gently until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine.
- Fold in the cranberries, chopped walnuts, and orange zest, if using. Remember, this is a no-knead recipe, so mix lightly.
- Pour the batter into a greased 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 55 to 65 minutes.
- Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean or with moist crumbs attached.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- For a Costco-style resemblance, a slightly sweeter glaze made from powdered sugar and a splash of milk can be drizzled on top once cooled.
- You can substitute dried cranberries if fresh are unavailable, but consider soaking them briefly in warm water first.
- This bread freezes well when wrapped tightly after cooling completely.
- Using buttermilk instead of regular milk adds extra moisture and tenderness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Quick Bread
- Method: Baking (No-Knead)
- Cuisine: American/Italian Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: Approx. 280
- Sugar: Approx. 18g
- Sodium: Approx. 200mg
- Fat: Approx. 12g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 40g
- Fiber: Approx. 2g
- Protein: Approx. 5g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 35mg