Recipes > Whole Wheat Cranberry Walnut Bread Find A Store Whole Wheat Cranberry Walnut Bread 100% whole wheat bread studded with cranberries and walnuts in every bite. It’s vegan, too! Yield 1 loaf Print Recipe Pin Recipe 0 Reviews Ingredients3 cups whole wheat flour1 tablespoon vital wheat gluten1 1/2 teaspoon table salt1/2 cup water1/2 cup almond milk1 (0.25oz) package (7g) or 2 1/4 teaspoons Platinum Yeast1/8 cup brown sugar2 tablespoon grapeseed oil2 tablespoons blackstrap molasses1 tablespoon dried orange peel1/2 cup dried cranberries1/2 cup walnuts (chopped) InstructionsWarm the water, milk, and sugar to lukewarm (110-115°F). Add the yeast and let it sit until it’s nice and foamy, about 5-10 minutes. While that’s happening you can chop your walnuts and get the rest of the ingredients ready.Add the yeast mixture, oil, and molasses to the bowl of a stand mixer. Add in the flour, gluten, salt, and orange peel. Mix for 2-3 minutes then add the cranberries and nuts. Keep kneading for about 5 more minutes.Once the dough has come together take it out of the bowl and knead with your hands until the dough is nice and elastic. Form it into a ball then place in an oiled bowl. Place the bowl, covered with a dish towel or plastic wrap, into a warm place to rise until the dough has doubled, between 1-2 hours.Take dough out of bowl and knead a few times. Form it into a round loaf and place in a greased Dutch oven. Cover, and let rise for about 40 minutes until it’s doubled in size. Bake in a 375°F oven with the lid on for 20-30 minutes. Take the lid off and bake for 5-10 more minutes or until it’s golden brown.Set bread on wire rack to cool. Slice and enjoy! NotesYou can also shape the dough into a loaf. Bake in a 9×5-inch pan uncovered for 25-30 minutes. Recipe by The Yooper Girl. Did you make this recipe? We want to see it! Tag @redstaryeast and use hashtag #redstaryeast
