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Easy No-Knead Cranberry Walnut Bread with Orange Zest

A rustic artisan-style no-knead bread loaded with cranberries, walnuts, and fragrant orange zest.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 15 hours
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Bread Dough
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp instant yeast
  • 1.25 tsp salt
  • 1.5 cups warm water
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp orange zest fresh
  • 0.75 cup dried cranberries
  • 0.75 cup walnuts chopped

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Wooden spoon
  • Dutch oven
  • Wire rack

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, mix flour, yeast, salt, orange zest, cranberries, and walnuts.
  2. Add warm water and honey, stirring until a sticky dough forms.
  3. Cover and let rise at room temperature for 12–18 hours.
  4. Preheat oven and Dutch oven to 450°F (230°C).
  5. Shape dough gently and transfer to hot Dutch oven.
  6. Bake covered for 30 minutes.
  7. Uncover and bake 10–15 minutes until golden.
  8. Cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Allow full cooling time for best texture.