Festive Cranberry Walnut Bread
Holiday & Festive Bread
A festive yeast bread studded with cranberries and walnuts — perfect for holiday gift-giving and brunch.
Prep Time
20 min
Proof Time
1h 30m
Bake Time
35 min
Servings
10
Calories
220
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2¼ tsp instant yeast
- ¾ cup warm milk
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- 1
Mix Dough
Combine flour, yeast, sugar, spices, salt, warm milk, butter, and eggs. Knead 8–10 minutes.
- 2
Rise
Cover and rise 60–90 minutes until doubled.
- 3
Shape
Shape as directed — rolls, braid, or loaf.
- 4
Second Rise
Cover and rise 25–30 minutes.
- 5
Bake
Brush with egg wash. Bake at 350°F–375°F until golden. Glaze if applicable.
Baker's Notes
“Make the dough the night before for stress-free holiday morning baking. Cold-proof overnight in the fridge, then just shape, proof briefly, and bake.”
— Baker Thomas Moreau
Nutrition Facts
220
cal
4g
Protein
3g
Fat
29g
Carbs
3g
Fiber
346mg
Sodium
Tips & Tricks
- •Make dough the night before for stress-free holiday morning baking.
- •A heavy dusting of powdered sugar or a glaze adds a festive finishing touch.
- •These breads make beautiful edible gifts when wrapped in cellophane.
Reviews (5)
Made this for a dinner party and everyone wanted the recipe. The bread was the star of the table — warm, crusty, and absolutely delicious.
Five stars! The crust was perfectly crispy and the crumb was soft and airy. I'll never buy store-bought bread again.
This is now our go-to bread recipe. The house smelled incredible while it was baking. My kids couldn't wait to tear into a warm slice.
Just like from the bakery! The crust is crispy and the crumb is soft. Bravo for this extraordinary recipe.
Easy to prepare and so delicious! Even my picky kids went for seconds. This bread has become a staple in our home.
Baker Thomas Moreau
Head Baker & Recipe Developer
Red Seal Certified Baker
