CRANBERRY-WALNUT TOASTING BREAD

Cranberry-Walnut Toasting Bread image

Looking for a great bread to start your day? My multi-grain is fabulous toasted. It is also good for sandwiches or served warm with dinner.-Tish Stevenson, Grand Rapids, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h15m

Yield 2 loaves (12 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

6 to 6-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup old-fashioned oats
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
2-1/2 cups water
2 tablespoons butter
1-1/4 cups dried cranberries or cherries
3/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine 3 cups all-purpose flour, oats, whole wheat flour, brown sugar, salt and yeast. In a small saucepan, heat water and butter to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat just until moistened. Stir in the cranberries, walnuts and enough remaining all-purpose flour to form a soft dough., Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Punch dough down; divide in half. Shape into loaves; place in two greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes. Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. To serve, cut into thick slices and toast.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 206mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.