Holiday Cranberry Yeast Bread Recipe

Name: Holiday Cranberry Yeast Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, halved; 1/3 cup packed brown sugar; 1/3 cup molasses; 1-1/4 cups warm water (110u00b0 to 115u00b0), divided; 1 tablespoon active dry yeast; 1 tablespoon honey; 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice; 2-1/2 cups whole wheat flour; 1-1/2 to 2 cups all-purpose flour

Servings: persons

1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, halved
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup molasses
1-1/4 cups warm water (110u00b0 to 115u00b0), divided
1 tablespoon active dry yeast
1 tablespoon honey
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
2-1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1-1/2 to 2 cups all-purpose flour

1
In a small bowl, combine the cranberries, brown sugar and molasses; let stand for 1 hour. Stir in 1 cup warm water.
2
In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in remaining warm water. Add honey; let stand for 5 minutes. Beat in the butter, salt, allspice, whole wheat flour, 1 cup all-purpose flour and cranberry mixture until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
3
Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a large bowl coated with cooking spray, turning once to coat top. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
4
Punch dough down and turn onto a floured surface; shape into a loaf. Place in a 9x5-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.
5
Bake at 350u00b0 for 50-60 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to wire rack to cool.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, halved, 1/3 cup packed brown sugar, 1/3 cup molasses, 1-1/4 cups warm water (110u00b0 to 115u00b0), divided, and more.

Yes, Holiday Cranberry Yeast Bread falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Holiday Cranberry Yeast Bread

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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