Cranberry-Walnut Toasting Bread

Name: Cranberry-Walnut Toasting Bread
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 2 loaves (12 slices each)
Ingredients: 6 to 6-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup old-fashioned oats; 1/2 cup whole wheat flour; 1/3 cup packed brown sugar; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast; 2-1/2 cups water; 2 tablespoons butter; 1-1/4 cups dried cranberries or cherries; 3/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

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Total Time:Prep: 30 min. + rising Bake: 45 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Tish Stevenson

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Updated on Sep. 12, 2022

Looking for a great bread to start your day? My multi-grain is fabulous toasted. It is also good for sandwiches or served warm with dinner.—Tish Stevenson, Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Cranberry-Walnut Toasting Bread

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Yield:2 loaves (12 slices each)

Prep:30 min

Cook:45 min

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Ingredients

6 to 6-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup old-fashioned oats
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
2-1/2 cups water
2 tablespoons butter
1-1/4 cups dried cranberries or cherries
3/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

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Directions

1
In a large bowl, combine 3 cups all-purpose flour, oats, whole wheat flour, brown sugar, salt and yeast. In a small saucepan, heat water and butter to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat just until moistened. Stir in the cranberries, walnuts and enough remaining all-purpose flour to form a soft dough.

2
Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
3
Punch dough down; divide in half. Shape into loaves; place in two greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes. Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. To serve, cut into thick slices and toast.