Discover the delightful fusion of tart and sweet in this Cranberry Yeast Bread Machine Recipe. This isn't your average loaf; it's a celebration of flavors that's perfect for holiday mornings or anytime you crave a touch of elegance in your baking. Let's dive into this mouthwatering recipe that's as easy as it is impressive.
Ingredients
Before you start, gather your ingredients:
- 1 cup warm water (110°F/43°C)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 3 1/2 cups bread flour, plus more for dusting
- 2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 tsp (1 packet) active dry yeast
- 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, chopped
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash, optional)
Instructions
Preparation
Before you begin, ensure your bread machine pan is greased and your ingredients are measured and ready. If using frozen cranberries, there's no need to thaw them.
Bread Machine Method
Place the warm water, melted butter, flour, salt, sugar, and yeast in the bread machine pan in the order recommended by your machine's manufacturer. Select the 'Dough' cycle and press start.
Once the cycle is complete, carefully remove the dough from the pan and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently knead in the chopped cranberries until evenly distributed. Be careful not to over-knead and deflate the dough.
Baking
Shape the dough into a loaf and place it in a greased 9x5-inch loaf pan. Cover the pan with a clean kitchen towel and let the dough rise in a warm, draft-free place for about 45 minutes, or until doubled in size.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). If desired, brush the top of the loaf with beaten egg for a golden crust.
Bake the bread for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom. If the top begins to brown too quickly, tent the pan with aluminum foil.
Cooling and Serving
Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, carefully remove the loaf from the pan and transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Enjoy your Cranberry Yeast Bread Machine Recipe warm or at room temperature. It's perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a side with soups and salads. Store leftovers at room temperature, wrapped in plastic, for up to 3 days.
Nutritional Information
Here's a rough breakdown of the nutritional information per slice, based on 12 slices per loaf:
| Calories | Total Fat (g) | Saturated Fat (g) | Cholesterol (mg) | Sodium (mg) | Total Carbohydrate (g) | Dietary Fiber (g) | Protein (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 220 | 3.5 | 2 | 25 | 410 | 38 | 1.5 | 6 |
