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Rustic cranberry orange sourdough loaf showing golden crust and cranberries, perfect for Artisan Bread Recipes Sourdough. 26

Cranberry Orange Sourdough Loaf


  • Total Time: 18 hours
  • Yield: 1 loaf 1x

Description

A cozy artisan bread combining tangy sourdough with bright citrus and tart cranberries. Perfect for holiday breakfasts or festive gatherings, this loaf features a crisp crust and soft, flavorful crumb.


Ingredients

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  • 100 g active sourdough starter
  • 300 g warm filtered water
  • 400 g bread flour
  • 100 g whole wheat flour
  • 9 g salt
  • 100 g fresh or dried cranberries
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 40 g fresh orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil (optional)

  • Instructions

    1. Combine starter and water in a bowl and stir to disperse the starter.

    2. Add both flours and mix until no dry spots remain, then cover and autolyse for 30–45 minutes.

    3. Sprinkle salt over the dough, pour in orange juice, and knead until incorporated.

    4. Gently fold in orange zest and cranberries until evenly distributed.

    5. Perform 3–4 sets of stretch and folds every 30–45 minutes during a 2–3 hour bulk fermentation.

    6. Cover the dough and let it rise until 50–75% larger, about 4–6 hours at room temperature.

    7. Shape the dough into a round or oval and place seam-side up in a floured banneton.

    8. Cover and refrigerate overnight (8–12 hours) for cold fermentation.

    9. Preheat oven to 450°F with a Dutch oven inside for 30 minutes.

    10. Turn dough out onto parchment, score the surface, and transfer to the hot Dutch oven.

    11. Bake covered for 20 minutes, then uncover and bake 20–25 minutes until deep golden.

    12. Cool on a wire rack for at least one hour before slicing.

    • Prep Time: 45 minutes
    • Cook Time: 45 minutes
    • Category: bread
    • Method: baking
    • Cuisine: american

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 12 slices
    • Calories: 200
    • Sugar: 6
    • Sodium: 200
    • Fat: 2
    • Saturated Fat: 0.5
    • Unsaturated Fat: 1
    • Trans Fat: 0
    • Carbohydrates: 40
    • Fiber: 3
    • Protein: 5
    • Cholesterol: 0

    Keywords: cranberry, orange, sourdough, artisan bread, cranberry breads, sourdough sweet bread, sourdough bread recipe, holiday bread, diy sourdough, baking