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Crusty Cranberry
Nut No Knead
Bread
Published by Sally on November 8, 2017
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Yeasted bread has never been easier. This


simple mixing method produces the most
beautiful and crusty cranberry nut no knead
bread with practically zero hands-on work!

This recipe is brought to you in partnership


with Red Star Yeast.

Here’s a recipe you’re going to memorize


and I’m not saying that because it’s so
simple. I’m saying it because it’s an
unbelievably and awesomely delicious
homemade bread with a major crust, a soft
and chewy texture, and plenty of
irresistible nuts and dried cranberries to
keep each piece interesting and unique.
You won’t be able to stop making it. You
won’t be able to stop eating it. And, as
such, you’ll memorize the recipe in no time.
That’s a guarantee.

I’ve made this no knead bread 4x within 2


weeks and I’m not even a bread person. But
it MADE ME A BREAD PERSON. Not sure if
that’s a bad thing?

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“Homemade bread” and “easy” are terms


that don’t typically go hand-in-hand. When
you think of homemade bread, you get
pretty freaked out, right? Seems like a
terrible idea, majorly complicated, and a
general waste of time. This recipe, however,
will completely change that universal
thought. I realize that’s a pretty big
promise, but I’m confident your perception
of homemade bread will switch from “too
fancy schmancy” to “wow, I can do this.”

This bread, like my homemade artisan


bread and olive bread, has all the bells
and whistles and takes zero effort to make.
If you’re feeling lazy… this recipe is for you.

Video Tutorial

Cranberry Nut No Knead …

Overview: How to Make


No Knead Bread
1 Stir 5 ingredients together. Don’t even
break out your mixer.
2 Stir in extras like chopped walnuts and
dried cranberries.
3 Shape into a ball and leave it alone for a
day.
4 Kick up your feet and don’t knead the
dough.
5 Score an X on top of the dough, let it
rest, then bake it.
6 You’re done.

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This whole no-work, no-knead,


professional-bread-at-home concept has
swarmed the internet and after some
research, I found it originally came from
Jim Lahey of Sullivan Street Bakery in NYC.
It’s all very basic ingredients, but his
method is unique, which includes an 18
hour rise time. 18 hours?! Yes! Don’t be
nervous, this 18 hours gives the dough a
chance to ferment. And the fermentation
time requires absolutely nothing from you.
Just set it on your counter and forget about
it until the next day. We love using this
same method for Honey Wheat English
Muffins. In both recipes, the magic
happens when you’re not looking!

Only 5 Ingredients for


No Knead Bread
You don’t need a lot of ingredients to make
homemade bread and you might already
know that if you’ve tried this sandwich
bread recipe. You only need 5 ingredients
here, which include kitchen staples like
flour, salt, and honey. You’ll also need a
little warm water to bring all the
ingredients together and activate the yeast.
For the yeast, we’re using Platinum Yeast
from Red Star, my favorite. Don’t be
nervous—yeast doesn’t bite, I promise.
It’s just another ingredient you’re adding.

Honey isn’t usually added to traditional no


knead bread recipes, but I wanted a little
extra flavor here. A couple Tablespoons of
flour make up for the added liquid. There’s
also lots of walnuts and cranberries for
interesting texture. Not that this bread
needs any assistance in the texture
category. It’s SO crisp and crusty. Just look
at it! And that long rise time ensures an
amazingly chewy texture.

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By the way, if you enjoy honey in your


homemade bread, you’ll love this no
knead honey oat bread because the flavor
really stands out. The process is also very
similar to today’s easy bread recipe.

You’ll bake the bread in a super hot dutch


oven. If you don’t have one, you can use
any heavy duty pot with a lid, providing it’s
oven-proof.

Why Bake No Knead


Bread in a Dutch Oven?
Baking the bread with the lid on traps
steam inside the pot, creating that perfect
crust. A lid is KEY to this bread recipe’s
success! You won’t regret picking up a
dutch oven.

No Dutch Oven? No
Problem.
While baking the bread in a dutch oven is
key to this bread’s texture, you can get
around it. Instead, place the rounded
dough on a parchment paper lined or
generously floured baking pan. (No need to
pre-heat the pan in the oven like you do the
dutch oven.) Score the bread as noted in
step 3 below. Preheat the oven. After the
oven is preheated, place a shallow metal or
cast iron baking pan or skillet (I usually use
a metal 9×13-inch baking pan, do not use
glass) on the bottom oven rack. Carefully
and quickly pour 3–4 cups of boiling water
into it. Place the scored dough/baking pan
on a higher rack and quickly shut the oven,
trapping the steam inside. The steam helps
create a crispier crust. Bake for about 30
minutes, but begin checking at 25 minutes.
Gently tap the loaf—if it sounds hollow, the
bread is done.

It’s so easy, you’ll be silly not to try it. And


you’ll really be missing out!

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Step-by-step pictures and additional tips


below the recipe.

4.8 from 240 reviews

Crusty Cranberry Nut


No Knead Bread
Author: Sally
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 20 hours
Yield: 1 loaf; 10-12 servings

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Description

Yeasted bread has never been easier.


This simple mixing method
produces the most beautiful and
crusty cranberry nut no knead bread
with practically zero hands-on work!

Ingredients
3 cups + 2 Tablespoons (390g) all-
purpose flour (spoon & leveled), plus
more for hands

2 teaspoons coarse sea salt (I find


the flavor lacking using regular table salt)

1/2 teaspoon Platinum Yeast from


Red Star instant yeast

3/4 cup (95g) chopped nuts (I like


walnuts or pecans)

3/4 cup (105g) dried cranberries*

1 Tablespoon honey

1 and 1/2 cups (360ml) warm water


(about 95°F (35°C))

Instructions
1 *No need to grease the bowl.* Stir
the first 6 ingredients together in a
large bowl. Stir in the warm water.
The dough will be pretty sticky–
don’t be tempted to add more flour–
you want a sticky dough. Gently
shape into a ball as best you can.
Cover tightly with plastic wrap or
aluminum foil. Set on the counter at
room temperature (honestly any
normal room temperature is fine!)
and allow to rise for 12-18 hours. The
dough will double in size, stick to the
sides of the bowl, and be covered in
air bubbles.

2 Turn the dough out onto a lightly


floured work surface and, using
lightly floured hands, shape into a
ball as best you can. Doesn’t have to
be perfect! Transfer dough to a large
piece of parchment paper. (Large
enough to fit inside your pot and one
that is safe under such high heat. I
use this parchment and it’s never
been an issue.)

3 Using a very sharp knife, gently score


an X into the top. Cover dough lightly
with plastic wrap and leave alone for
30 minutes.

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4 During this 30 minutes, preheat the


oven to 475°F (246°C). (Yes, very hot!)
Place your dutch oven (with the lid)
or heavy duty pot inside for 30
minutes so that it’s extremely hot
before the dough is placed inside.
After 30 minutes, remove the dutch
oven from the oven and carefully
place the dough inside by lifting it up
with the parchment paper and
sticking it all– the parchment paper
included– inside the pot. Cover with
the lid.

5 Bake for 25 minutes with the lid on.


Carefully remove the lid and
continue baking for 8-10 more
minutes until the bread is golden
brown. Remove pot from the oven,
carefully remove the bread from the
pot, and allow to cool on a wire rack
for 20 minutes before
breaking/slicing/serving.

6 Cover and store leftover bread at


room temperature for 1 week.

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