Christmas Jewelled Cranberry and Walnut Bread Bread Machine

Infused with the festive flavors of cinnamon, cranberries, walnuts, and a hint of zesty orange, this Christmas Jewelled Cranberry and Walnut Bread is the perfect holiday treat. Prepared effortlessly in a bread machine, this aromatic loaf combines a soft, fluffy texture with bursts of tart fruit and nutty crunch, making it ideal for breakfast, brunch, or a special addition to your holiday table. The preparation requires only a few simple steps, with mix-ins added during the kneading cycle, allowing the dried cranberries and chopped walnuts to distribute evenly throughout the dough. The orange zest enhances the seasonal charm with its bright citrus notes. Whether served warm with a pat of butter or toasted alongside your favorite spread, this holiday bread is sure to dazzle your guests. Perfect for Christmas mornings or gifting, this easy-to-make recipe captures the spirit of the season in every slice!

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:180 mins

Total Time:190 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 0.75 cup Water
• 0.25 cup Milk
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 1 large Egg
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 3 tablespoons Granulated sugar
• 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 2.5 teaspoons Active dry yeast
• 0.5 cup Dried cranberries
• 0.5 cup Chopped walnuts
• 1 teaspoon Orange zest

Directions

Step 1

Add water, milk, unsalted butter, egg, and salt to the bread machine pan in the order recommended by the manufacturer.

Step 2

Sprinkle granulated sugar evenly over the liquid ingredients.

Step 3

Add all-purpose flour, ensuring it completely covers the liquid mixture below.

Step 4

Sprinkle ground cinnamon on top of the flour layer.

Step 5

Create a small well in the center of the flour and add the active dry yeast to the well, ensuring it does not come into contact with the liquid before mixing starts.

Step 6

Set the bread machine to the basic or sweet bread program with a medium crust (if adjustable). Start the machine.

Step 7

When the bread machine beeps for mix-ins, approximately 5-10 minutes into the kneading cycle, add the dried cranberries, chopped walnuts, and orange zest. If your bread machine does not have a mix-ins beep, add these ingredients at the beginning, ensuring even distribution.

Step 8

Allow the bread machine to complete the kneading, rising, and baking process. Avoid opening the lid while the bread is baking.

Step 9

Once the baking cycle is complete, carefully remove the bread pan from the machine using oven mitts.

Step 10

Turn the bread out onto a wire cooling rack. Let it cool completely before slicing.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(807.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2220.0

Total Fat 75.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 20.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 287.0mg	0%
Sodium 2536.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 337.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.4g	0%
Total Sugars 90.5g
Protein 52.8g	0%

Vitamin D 80.6IU	0%
Calcium 235.4mg	0%
Iron 17.0mg	0%
Potassium 953.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 30.3%

Protein: 9.4%

Carbs: 60.2%