Description
Savor a sweet, tart Rustic Cranberry Orange Bread with fresh orange zest and dried cranberries using a simple no knead Dutch oven method. This artisan loaf requires minimal effort and yields a golden crust, tender crumb, and warm aroma perfect for winter baking. Learn easy steps, essential tips, and creative variations to make bakery-worthy bread at home.
Ingredients
Instructions
1. In a large bowl whisk together all-purpose flour, instant yeast, salt, sugar, and orange zest.
2. Add dried cranberries and stir to coat them in the flour mixture, then pour in warm water and mix until a shaggy dough forms.
3. Cover the bowl and let the dough rest at room temperature for 12 to 18 hours until bubbly and doubled in size.
4. Lightly flour a work surface and gently shape the dough into a ball by folding the edges inward, then place seam side down on parchment and rest for 30 to 45 minutes.
5. Preheat the Dutch oven with its lid in a 450°F oven while the dough rests.
6. Carefully lower the dough into the preheated Dutch oven on the parchment, cover, and bake for 30 minutes.
7. Remove the lid and bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes until the crust is deep golden and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped.
8. Transfer the bread to a wire rack and let cool for at least one hour before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: bread
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: american
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 slices
Keywords: rustic bread, cranberry orange bread, no knead bread, dutch oven recipes, bread recipes, artisan bread, winter baking, sweet bread, homemade bread