HOLIDAY CRANBERRY YEAST BREAD

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"Wonderful aromas permeate the house while this bread is baking!" notes Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas. "My family loves it hot from the oven. The cranberries give each slice a yummy hint of sweet-tart flavor...and the whole wheat flour adds a healthy touch to our holiday menus."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 loaf.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, halved
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup molasses
1-1/4 cups warm water (110° to 115°), divided
1 tablespoon active dry yeast
1 tablespoon honey
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
2-1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1-1/2 to 2 cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the cranberries, brown sugar and molasses; let stand for 1 hour. Stir in 1 cup warm water. , In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in remaining warm water. Add honey; let stand for 5 minutes. Beat in the butter, salt, allspice, whole wheat flour, 1 cup all-purpose flour and cranberry mixture until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a large bowl coated with cooking spray, turning once to coat top. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour., Punch dough down and turn onto a floured surface; shape into a loaf. Place in a 9x5-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. , Bake at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to wire rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 167mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.