Craisin Bread

The flavors of cranberries, oranges, and walnuts blend to make a delicious holiday bread. So festive, a perfect bread for gift giving.

Makes 1 loaf	Small	Medium	Large
Water	1/3 cup	1/2 cup	2/3 cup
Milk	1/4 cup	1/3 cup	1/2 cup
Oil	1/4 cup	1/3 cup	1/2 cup
Egg(s)	1	2	2
Bread flour	1 1/3 cups	2 cups	2 3/4 cups
Whole wheat flour	2/3 cup	1 cup	1 1/4 cups
Sugar	2 tablespoons	3 tablespoons	4 tablespoons
Salt	1 teaspoon	1 1/2 teaspoons	2 teaspoons
RED STAR® Active Dry Yeast	1 1/2 teaspoons	2 teaspoons	1 tablespoon
Orange zest*	1 teaspoon	1 1/2 teaspoons	2 teaspoons
Chopped walnuts	1/4 cup	1/3 cup	1.2 cup
Craisins (dried cranberries)	1/2 cup	3/4 cup	1 cup
Orange Glaze (Combine and blend until smooth.)
Powdered sugar	1/2 cup	1/2 cup	1/2 cup
Orange zest*	1/2 teaspoon	1/2 teaspoon	1/2 teaspoon
Vanilla	1/8 teaspoon	1/8 teaspoon	1/8 teaspoon
Orange juice	2 to 3 teaspoons	2 to 3 teaspoons	2 to 3 teaspoons

*Zest is finely grated orange rind.

Bread Machine Method

Have liquid ingredients at 80 degrees F and all others at room temperature. Place ingredients in pan in order listed. Select sweet/basic/normal cycle. Do not use the delay timer. Check dough consistency after 5 minutes of kneading, making adjustments if necessary. Remove bread when cycle is finished; cool. Drizzle with Orange Glaze.

Mixer Methods

Using ingredients amounts listed for medium loaf, combine 1 cup bread flour, sugar, salt, and yeast. Combine milk, water, and oil; heat to 120 to 130 degrees F.

Hand-Held Mixer Method - Combine dry mixture and liquid ingredients in mixing bowl on low speed. Add eggs. Beat 2 to 3 minutes on medium speed. By hand, stir in whole wheat flour and enough remaining bread flour to make a firm dough. Knead on floured surface 5 to 7 minutes or until smooth and elastic. Use additional bread flour if necessary.

Stand Mixer Method - Combine dry mixture and liquid ingredients in mixing bowl with paddle or beaters for 4 minutes on medium speed. Add eggs. Beat 2 to 3 minutes. Using dough hook(s), gradually add whole wheat flour and enough remaining bread flour to make a firm dough. Use additional bread flour if necessary. Knead 5 to 7 minutes until smooth and elastic.

Food Processor Method

Have all ingredients at room temperature. Place dry ingredients in processing bowl with steel blade. Process to blend briefly. While motor is running, add milk, water, oil, and eggs. Continue processing until dough forms a ball and cleans sides of bowl. Use additional bread flour if necessary.

Rising, Shaping, and Baking

Place dough in lightly oiled bowl and turn to grease top. Cover; let rise until dough tests ripe. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface; punch down to remove air bubbles. Roll or pat into a 14- x7-inch rectangle. Starting with shorter side, roll up tightly, pressing dough into roll. Pinch edges and ends to seal. Place in greased 9- x 5-inch loaf pan. Cover; let rise until indentation remains after touching. Bake in preheated 375 degrees F oven for 35 to 40 minutes until golden brown. Remove from pan; cool. When bread is cool, drizzle with Orange Glaze.