Recipes > Apple Cranberry Bread Find A Store Apple Cranberry Bread A perfect accompaniment for a holiday dinner or luncheon. Yield 1 loaf Print Recipe Pin Recipe 1 Reviews Ingredients3 – 3 1/2 cups bread flour1 (0.25oz) package (7g) or 2 1/4 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast1/2 cup rolled oats1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons brown sugar (divided)3/4 teaspoons salt1/2 teaspoon ground allspice1/2 teaspoon ground mace3/4 cup milk1/4 cup water2 tablespoons butter1 large egg1 cup peeled and chopped apples (about 1 medium apple)1 cup fresh cranberries, chopped1/2 cup pecans, chopped InstructionsIn stand mixer bowl fitted with a paddle attachment, combine 1 1/2 cups flour, yeast, rolled oats, 1/4 cup brown sugar, salt, allspice and mace; mix well. Heat milk, water and butter to 120-130°F; butter does not need to fully melt. Add warm milk mixture to flour mixture. Blend on low speed for 30 seconds. Add egg; beat on medium speed for 3 minutes.Switch to dough hook attachment. Stir in apples, cranberries and pecans. Gradually stir in enough remaining flour to make a soft dough. Knead until smooth and elastic, about 5 to 8 minutes.(NOTE: For hand mixing: following above steps, mix ingredients in large mixing bowl using a wooden spoon or dough whisk. Knead on floured surface until smooth and elastic.)Place dough in lightly oiled bowl and turn to grease top. Cover; let rise until indentation remains after poking dough with finger down to second knuckle, about 1 hour.Punch down dough. On lightly floured surface, roll or pat into a 14×7-inch rectangle. Starting with shorter side, roll up tightly, pressing dough into roll with each turn. Pinch edges and ends to seal. Place in greased 9×5-inch bread pan. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons brown sugar over top. Cover; let rise until an indentation remains when side of loaf is lightly touched. Preheat oven to 350°F.Bake for 35 to 45 minutes. Remove from pan; cool on rack. NotesOptional egg wash: In step 6, whisk together 1 egg and 1 teaspoon water. Brush over risen loaf, then sprinkle with 2 tablespoons brown sugar. Photo by Completely Delicious. Did you make this recipe? We want to see it! Tag @redstaryeast and use hashtag #redstaryeast
