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Sliced walnut sourdough brie and cranberry pull-apart loaf arranged in a holiday bread basket. 26

Walnut Sourdough Brie & Cranberry Bread for Fall Gatherings


  • Total Time: 16 hours
  • Yield: 1 loaf 1x

Description

A rustic sourdough loaf studded with toasted walnuts, creamy brie cubes, and tart cranberries. Perfect for autumn gatherings, holiday spreads, or as a centerpiece in a Thanksgiving bread basket.


Ingredients

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  • 100g active sourdough starter
  • 450g bread flour
  • 50g whole wheat flour
  • 325g water (room temperature)
  • 10g sea salt
  • 100g toasted chopped walnuts
  • 75g dried cranberries, rehydrated
  • 120g brie cheese, chilled and cubed

  • Instructions

    1. Feed sourdough starter 6–8 hours before mixing.

    2. In a bowl combine flours and water, autolyse for 30–60 minutes.

    3. Add starter and salt, mix until combined.

    4. Perform 4 stretch-and-folds every 30 minutes over 2 hours.

    5. After final fold, gently incorporate walnuts and cranberries.

    6. Chill brie cubes and fold into dough just before shaping.

    7. Shape dough, place in floured banneton, refrigerate overnight.

    8. Preheat Dutch oven to 475°F with lid on.

    9. Turn dough onto parchment, score, and bake covered for 20 minutes.

    10. Remove lid, reduce oven to 450°F, bake 20–25 minutes until golden.

    11. Cool on rack at least 1 hour before slicing.

    12. Serve with honey, fig jam, or seasonal soups.

    • Prep Time: 20 minutes
    • Cook Time: 45 minutes
    • Category: bread
    • Method: baking
    • Cuisine: american

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 10 slices
    • Calories: 250
    • Sugar: 5
    • Sodium: 300
    • Fat: 12
    • Saturated Fat: 5
    • Unsaturated Fat: 6
    • Trans Fat: 0
    • Carbohydrates: 29
    • Fiber: 3
    • Protein: 6
    • Cholesterol: 15

    Keywords: walnut sourdough, cranberry bread, brie bread, fall bread, thanksgiving bread, sourdough recipe, holiday bread, artisan bread