Cranberry Orange Bread – Bread Machine

This bread makes the best toast, a great ham sandwich and delicious French toast. 

Cranberry Orange Bread 

2 c. all purpose flour

1 c. whole wheat flour

2½ tsp yeast

2 Tbs. sugar

1 tsp .salt

1 egg

1 Tbs. canola oil

1¼ c. hot orange juice -115°

1/4 c. dried cranberries, chopped 

Select the dough cycle.  Place dry ingredients in pan and select start.  Add juice, oil and egg.  Once dough forms a smooth ball (you may have to add a little flour or water depending on humidity) close lid and allow cycle to run completely. 

Once finished remove dough from machine and knead lightly on a floured surface.  Dough should be smooth and not be sticky.  Butter a 9” X 13” pan.  Roll dough flat as if you are making cinnamon rolls.  Sprinkle with chopped cranberries.  From the short side roll dough into a log tucking ends under and place in lightly greased pan.  Cover with a dish towel and place in a warm, draft free area.  Allow dough to raise until doubled in size, approximately one hour. 

Bake bread in a preheated 400° oven for 25 to 30 minutes.  Remove from oven and brush top with butter. 

Variation: 

Cinnamon Swirl Bread – I make my cinnamon swirl bread the same way.  Substitute hot milk for the juice and 1½ tsp. cinnamon for the cranberries.