Imagine pulling a warm, fragrant loaf of bread from your bread machine, filled with bursts of tart cranberries and warm cinnamon that instantly transforms your kitchen into a cozy haven. This Cranberry Cinnamon Bread is not just a recipe; it's a sensory experience that combines the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and aromatic flavors in every single slice. Whether you're a baking novice or a seasoned home baker, this foolproof bread machine recipe will have you creating bakery-quality bread with minimal effort and maximum deliciousness!
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 3 hrs
Total Time: 3 hrs 10 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 1 loaf
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 cups bread flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
Instructions
- Carefully measure all ingredients precisely, ensuring ingredients are at room temperature.
- Add water and vegetable oil to the bottom of the bread machine pan, ensuring liquids are evenly distributed.
- Layer dry ingredients in the following order: bread flour, sugar, salt, and ground cinnamon, creating a gentle mound over the liquid ingredients.
- Create a small well in the center of the dry ingredients and carefully add active dry yeast, ensuring it does not directly contact the liquid or salt.
- Insert the bread pan into the automatic bread machine, securing it firmly in place.
- Select the basic bread setting, medium crust color, and standard loaf size on your bread machine.
- During the kneading cycle, gently fold fresh cranberries into the dough when the machine signals or approximately 5 minutes into the initial mixing process.
- Allow the bread machine to complete its full cycle, which includes kneading, rising, and baking processes.
- Once baking is complete, carefully remove the bread pan using oven mitts and transfer the bread to a wire cooling rack.
- Let the bread cool completely for approximately 30-45 minutes before slicing to ensure proper texture and easier cutting.
Tips
- Temperature Matters: Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for optimal mixing and rising.
- Yeast Placement: Always create a small well for the yeast and avoid direct contact with salt or liquids to prevent premature activation.
- Cranberry Technique: Add fresh cranberries during the kneading cycle to prevent them from sinking to the bottom of the loaf.
- Moisture Check: If the dough seems too dry during the initial mixing, add water one teaspoon at a time.
- Cooling is Crucial: Resist the temptation to slice immediately! Let the bread cool completely to set its structure and improve slicing.
- Storage Tip: Store your bread in an airtight container or bread bag to maintain freshness for 2-3 days.
- Freezing Option: This bread freezes beautifully for up to 1 month - slice before freezing for easy thawing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 180kcal
Carbohydrates: 33g
Protein: 5g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 0mg
