Craisin Bread

This Craisin Bread is a comforting, slightly sweet loaf perfect for breakfast or holiday gatherings. The dough is enriched with butter and dry milk powder, yielding a tender crumb that contrasts beautifully with the chewy, tart dried cranberries. Warm cinnamon adds a subtle spice that complements the fruit without overpowering it. The bread has a golden, soft crust and a fluffy interior, making it ideal for toasting or serving plain with a pat of butter. It&# 226;ÂÂs an easy project for bread machine users or hand-kneaders alike, offering a homemade touch that elevates any table. The combination of sweet and tangy flavors makes it a crowd-pleaser, especially during the fall and winter months.

Cuisine: Global

Courses: Baked Goods

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 12

Calories: 742.2

Dietary: Vegetarian

Description

This Craisin Bread is a comforting, slightly sweet loaf perfect for breakfast or holiday gatherings. The dough is enriched with butter and dry milk powder, yielding a tender crumb that contrasts beautifully with the chewy, tart dried cranberries. Warm cinnamon adds a subtle spice that complements the fruit without overpowering it. The bread has a golden, soft crust and a fluffy interior, making it ideal for toasting or serving plain with a pat of butter. It&# 226;ÂÂs an easy project for bread machine users or hand-kneaders alike, offering a homemade touch that elevates any table. The combination of sweet and tangy flavors makes it a crowd-pleaser, especially during the fall and winter months.

Ingredients

1 1/4 cup Water
1 1/2 tablespoon Butter
3 tablespoon Sugar
1 teaspoon Salt
2 teaspoon Cinnamon
3 cup Bread flour
1 1/2 tablespoon Dry milk
1 1/2 teaspoon Yeast
2/3 cup Dried cranberries; *

Directions

1
Add water, butter, sugar, salt, cinnamon, bread flour, dry milk, and yeast to the bread machine pan in the order recommended by your manufacturer.
2
Select the "Sweet Bread" or "Dough" cycle on your bread machine.
3
When the machine beeps to indicate the "raisin" or "fruit" addition time (usually near the end of the first knead), add the dried cranberries.
4
Allow the machine to complete the kneading, rising, and baking cycles.
5
Once the baking cycle is complete, remove the loaf from the pan immediately and transfer it to a wire rack.
6
Let the bread cool completely before slicing to ensure the crumb sets properly.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

Amount Per Serving
Calories 742.2kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6.4g10%
Saturated Fat 3.1g16%
Cholesterol 12.2mg5%
Sodium 4917.4mg205%
Total Carbohydrate 150.4g51%
Dietary Fiber 5.6g23%
Sugars 12.0g
Protein 23.7g48%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: bread, butter, cinnamon, craisin, cranberries, dried, flour, holiday, milk, quick bread, sweet bread, yeast, breakfast, dessert, snack, fruit bread, spiced, homemade, soft, fluffy

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