Cranberry Walnut Bread with Oats
Chewy, crunchy, and unbelievably satisfying, this awesome cranberry walnut bread might just become your new favorite. It’s amazing toasted!
Baking with yeast sometimes makes my knees shake a little. For me, it can be hit or miss. I’m working on it. I WILL NOT LET YEAST BREADS DEFEAT ME. I won’t! It’s totally doable, and if you’re in the same boat as me (nervous Nelly), have confidence! We can do this!
Regardless of my ongoing battle with the stuff, when Red Star Yeast contacted me about their new product, Red Star Yeast Platinum Superior Baking Yeast–a yeast they call “forgiving” and “simple to use” I was all about it. They promised it would give me “professional results EVERY time.” And let me tell you–this oat bread with cranberries and walnuts tastes like something out of one of your favorite bakeries.
Red Star adds dough improvers to make your bread turn out even more perfectly. They recommend it especially for whole grain dough which is fantastic because I prefer to make whole-grain breads any time possible.
There is also helpful information on their website about how to use the yeast and lots of great recipes to get you started!
Let’s just say I’m sold.
Oh…and that goodness that is spread on the oat bread? It’s a phenomenal cranberry butter that complements this bread perfectly. It has cinnamon and honey and it’s just incredible.
Wanting to try your hand at yeast breads?
Here’s a few that I’ve made and if I can do it, so can you!
Cranberry-Walnut Oat Bread
Chewy, crunchy, and unbelievably satisfying, this awesome oat bread might just become your new favorite. It’s amazing toasted!
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 teaspoons Red Star Yeast Platinum Superior Baking Yeast
- 3 cups bread flour
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon vegetable or canola oil
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 cup dried cranberries
Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine Platinum yeast, one cup flour, oats, cinnamon and salt.
- In a large measuring cup (or small bowl), combine water, oil and syrup. Heat to 120-130° F (I did this in the microwave!).
- Add liquid ingredients to the dry mixture in the mixing bowl. Using paddle attachment, beat on medium speed for 4 minutes.
- Gradually add in the remaining flour and knead with dough hook 5-7 minutes or until smooth and elastic. Add in the walnuts and cranberries and knead gently by hand until combined.
- Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turned to grease the entire dough ball. Cover and let rise until dough tests ripe. (Read here to learn what that means if you don’t know.)
- Place dough on lightly floured surface and punch down to remove air bubbles. Form into a (approximately) 14 x 7-inch rectangle. Starting with the short side, roll up tightly to form a roll. Pinch edges and ends to seal. Place in a greased 9 x 5-inch loaf pan. Cover with a clean towel and let rise until indentation remains after touching.
- Meanwhile, preheat oven to 375°F. Unless your dough is rising in the oven. Then wait.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes. Remove from pan and let cool before slicing.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1 sliceAmount Per Serving: Calories: 293Total Fat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 180mgCarbohydrates: 49gFiber: 3gSugar: 16gProtein: 7g
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Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by Red Star Yeast but all opinions, as always, are 100% my own.
92 Comments on “Cranberry Walnut Bread with Oats”
Really delicious and easy! I have added grated orange peel in mine and it is fantastic! Makes incredible French toast too!
Orange peel is a great addition! Now I need to remake this so I can make french toast….YUM!
I don’t have a standing mixer. What steps should I take for mixing?
After stirring the ingredients together, I would turn it out onto a floured countertop and knead it with your hands.
Big question: How can you tag a wheat bread as paleo? Might be a great recipe for wheat lovers but is definitely not paleo or immune sensitive. just, please, don’t use tags that draw us who cannot have grains to your site (I caution my clients to search under paleo because it is grain, dairy, and sugar free). How do you tag this to be Paleo? I is certainly not.
Where did you see this tagged as Paleo? I just looked at the recipe, because we’re human and mistakes do happen, but it isn’t tagged as paleo (or any other special diet except vegetarian). Did you see it tagged as Paleo somewhere besides on this site?
This bread came out delicious!!! Great recipe!
I’m so glad you liked it, thanks for taking the time to leave a comment!
I’ve just tried your recipe for the first time. I think I’ve messed this up. I followed your directions with adding 1 cup flour first then I added the remaining 2 cups later. The resulting consistency was not at all like yeast bread so I figured you meant to have 4 cups total flour. I added an additional cup but now am second guessing my decision. So, is the recipe calling for 3 or 4 cups of flour total?
3 cups total :)
Can dried blueberries be used in place of cranberries? Do you think I’d have to soak them first?
I think that would work. You could probably get away without soaking them, but it would probably be better if you did soak them, they have a tendency to be kind of hard.
Hi, wondering can I use bread machine to bake this loaf? Thank you
I haven’t tested it that way, but I’m assuming if you used the instructions for a similar loaf, it would work out okay. :)
Rachel,
This cranberry bread is awesome. Your directions are easy to follow and it produces a beautiful tall chewy loaf.
I was sold on the maple sugar as the sweetener, instead of processed sugar. I always use King Arthur bread flour, which the weight for this load is 12.75 oz. Thank your for sharing your recipe. Kudos to your and you gift if cooking.
I’m so glad to hear you liked it! Thank you for the kind words! :)
This bread turned out awesome! Just like the picture! Huge hit with the family. Thanks, Rachel!
I’m so glad you liked it! Thank you for taking the time to come back and leave a comment!
Hello, can you provide the ingredients in weight (ounces or grams)?
Sorry, I don’t have the measurements in weight for this recipe.
I made this bread in my early days of breadmaking, and now four years later I’m still making it! It’s so good. Thanks for sharing this!
That makes me so happy! I’m so glad to hear it…thank you for taking the time to come back and leave a comment! Means a lot to me. :)
I’m making this bread for the 2nd time, delicious! Also with a smear of orange marmalade!
I’m so glad you like it! Thanks for taking the time to come back and leave a comment and rating! I bet it’s fantastic with orange marmalade!
Can this be made in my bread machine? I got a new one for my birthday and am looking for good recipes….
Thanks
I haven’t tried, but I bet it would work!
Hello, can I substitute the maple syrup for something else? I can’t find it here where I live. Thanks
Honey would work!
Well, I made it. It has to be one of the best bread recipes I’ve ever come across. My wife and I absolutely love it. I’m inclined to make a loaf every weekend because it goes fast. But she insists I go easy because we’re both a tad plump as it is. Making a second loaf today. Dont be afraid to let it bake until the crust turns a nice brown. I decided to sprinkle a touch more water as I kneaded it because the dough seemed I little stiff. And I used honey instead of maple syrup. And diluted with water to match the volume and consistency. It turned out perfect. Throwing in some blueberry and raisins with the cranberries this time. Cant wait. Thank you so much for the recipe and easy instructions.
So happy you loved the recipe! Thank you for your thoughtful and helpful comment — can’t wait to try it with blueberries, yum!
Is that baking yeast different than regular bread yeast? I have a jar of yeast that I use for making regular wheat bread but not sure if that will work for this recipe. (Can you tell I’m new to making my own bread?) :)
The yeast you have should be fine! :) Good luck!
I just saw this on the platinum red star yeast site-looks very very good and I plan on making it asap. I just bought some of that yeast.
AND I see a lot of people commented on it – mostly saying they are following you- not sure they actually baked it. Or they are looking for free give aways?
BUT I have to say that recipe is badly written.
Sorry.
its just so hard to follow.
The ingredients are not in order of how they are used so you have to keep looking back and forth to follow it. Then double check to make sure you have not missed anything. Sorry to be a crab, but I have edited some cookbooks and this recipe looks like a winner.
You’re right! :) It was in my earlier days of recipe developing and I’ve learned a lot since then. Just haven’t had a chance to make it through all my recipes to edit. I’ll edit this one right now though! :)
Hi, just wanted to let you know that this has become a staple in our house…I was looking for a bread with oats and walnuts and happened upon this page somehow–I make this probably every two weeks now! Thanks so much!
–your newest fan.
Thank you for your comment — made my day! Glad you love the bread. :)
Hi, someone is using your recipe to redirect traffic to their site via Pinterest. Just thought you might like to know. Here’s the Pinterest “hook”
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I so appreciate you letting me know! I’ll look into it. Thank you so much!!
This bread came out GREAT! Thanks for recipe. Husband said it tasted like his favorite Whole Foods Bread. I’m a bread-baking star today at my house :-)
I’m so happy to hear that, Deb! I need to make it again asap.
Rachel, what would be the best way to wrap, package, give as a gift? plastic or paper bag for the bread and I love the sealed containers for the butter, but I’m looking for something a lil cheaper…. I’m making about 8 loaves as gifts, any ideas or help is greatly appreciated! Thanks for an awesome recipe, Merry Christmas.
Monique
I would let the bread cool completely and then wrap in plastic, unless it is going to be given/consumed the same day, then go for paper. Or do paper and tell them to put it in a plastic bag if they aren’t planning on eating it the same day. I’d say the cheapest thing for the butter would be to make little logs of it in parchment or wax paper, roll it up and tie the ends with some cute ribbon, and then chill it well. So fun that you’re using this for gift giving! Hope everyone loves it! Merry Christmas!
I love baking with yeast and making bread. It looks like yours turned out perfectly. Cranberry pecan bread is one of my favorites, but I bet it’s great with walnuts, and oats sound like such a nice addition.
Mmmm The Cranberry walnut oat bread looks fantastic!
That Cranberry Walnut Oat bread looks yummy. I might have to try that! Also pizza. and maybe some cinnamon rolls!
Would love to make the bread from recipe here :sounds delicious!
I would make this for sure! Sounds almost identical to the bread we loved from our local supermarket, Price Chopper, but the y discontnued it suddenly almost two months ago and we cant find a good replacement anywhere! Cant wait to try this!
Hope you love it!
Can’t wait to try the cranberry and walnut oat bread. Looks YUMMY!!
I would bake homeade bread and biscuits. Ive never been able to get either to rise before. This summer I wanted to learn how to make biscuits, so everyday I tried a different recipe and everyday I made beautiful new hockey pucks! I finally gave up and bought some from the store. My kids still laugh about our biscuit summer!!
I love using this yeast and this recipie looks so good Im going to have to go buy the ingredents to make it.
I would try that cranberry bread. Sounds delish! :p
Oh my gosh, that cranberry bread looks amazing!
i would try this recipe, and also try it with added orange zest and juice, because orange and cranberry go so well together. but i also bake alot of my own bread especially around the holiday’s and every other year i take the kids and now grand kids out to harvest wheat to make a loaf of honey wheat bread from SCRATCH, yes we also get the honey from a fresh comb out of a friend’s hive (thinking of starting my own hive). anyway, hope i win both prizes, i could really use them. r.lisa
This recipe looks great. I have found a new love for baking breads.
This bread looks divine, I would really like to try making this! I love baking french bread and fresh loaves of white bread this time of year (we’re in WV, and it is getting chilly!) to have with batches of homemade soup, Delicious!!!
You have so many yummy recipes but of course this looks great and I love cranberries.
I would definitely bake your Cranberry_walnut Oatmeal bread with the Red Star Yeast. Looks delicious.
Gorgeous! I am making this asap!
Thanks Miss!
Great looking bread! Think I would like to try it with dried blueberries and some grated lemon rind! Maybe if I win this, I will also overcome my fear of yeast baking!
Love those ideas! Yum!
You’ve convinced me to try it. I’m so scared of yeast and baking. This bread looks fantastic!
Your bread is beautiful – it turned out so well!!!
There is nothing better than home made bread!
Oh. my. gosh. I need this bread in my life right now.
I would love to try this cranberry bread recipe.
This bread is absolutely beautiful! I think a slice would be the perfect start to my day!!
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This is a gorgeous loaf!
I would bake Cranberry-Walnut Oat Bread…looks so yummy!
this bread looks fantastic! i’m dying to make some cinnamon raisin swirl bread!
This bread looks amazing. I think I would try baking it since I have most of the ingredients on hand
I would make this bread! Sounds SO delicious!
I am going to try this recipe. I grind my own grain and have the winter white wheat.
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If only I had that Red Star Platinum yeast right now, this would be the first thing I made (although I’m thinking that old whole wheat recipe that tasted so good but was *very* heavy will be an excellent use of it). TTFN–I’m on my way out the door to buy dried cranberries. A couple of slices of this bread and a pot of tea sound perfect for a grey, rainy day!
I’ve recently started baking with yeast and have some ups and downs for sure. I’m with you, I won’t be beaten by yeast! I keep trying and keep learning. But I must say, yeast that makes it easier to be successful, um yea I’m all for that! Your bread looks amazing and it is right up my flavor alley so it will be on its way into my oven soon!
I would make this bread! It sounds perfect for me and looks amazing!
I AM making this bread! As soon as I can get some Red Star Platinum! Cranberries?!? Yes. Please.
Now that its cold enough to turn on my oven, I believe I would start with your Cranberry-Walnut Oat Bread. This looks so good
This recipe sounds awesome! I would try this, but I also make other types of bread at this time of year!
If I won I would have to make this Cranberry Walnut bread. It looks SO GOOD!
I have been trying homemade white bread lately and would love to try this yeast! The cranberry bread looks amazing! Now following!
This bread looks so yummy! I think this would be the first thing I would make with Red Star Platinum.
I think the first thing I would do is make this bread! It looks so yummy :)
I would definitely make that bread! serious YUM. And I have only done it once but I made really good dinner rolls for Thanksgiving last year. I might try that again.
This bread looks mouth-wateringly delicious!
I would make this bread. I’ve been looking for a cranberry walnut bread recipe. Thanks!
I would bake that Cranberry oat bread you made….it looks delicious!
What a perfect bread for this time of year. I love it when someone says, “this was delicious!” Now I can’t wait to try it.