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Freshly baked Cranberry Orange Sourdough loaf with cranberries and orange zest

Orange Cranberry Sourdough Bread

A delightful and aromatic sourdough bread combined with the tangy notes of orange and the sweet goodness of cranberries, perfect for breakfast or as a snack.
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Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 50 g Sourdough Starter (Fed and Bubbly) Provides signature sourdough flavor and helps the dough rise.
  • 350 g Water Preferably at room temperature.
  • 20 g Honey Adds sweetness complementing the cranberries.
  • 500 g Bread Flour Strong flour for structure.
  • 10 g Salt Essential for flavor and controlling fermentation.
  • 100 g Dried Cranberries Adds bursts of flavor.
  • 1 whole Zest of orange Adds vibrant aroma.
  • Juice of 1 whole orange Juice of whole orange (optional) Enhances moisture and flavor if used.

Method
 

Soaking the Cranberries
  1. Optional: Soak dried cranberries in orange juice until ready to add.
Autolyse - Premixing the Dough
  1. Cover with cling film or a damp towel and let sit for about 1 hour.
Forming the Dough
  1. Stretch and fold the dough into a ball, creating a smooth surface. Let rest for 30 minutes.
Stretch & Fold + Adding the Cranberries
  1. Add cranberries during the 2nd or 3rd stretch and fold, one handful at a time.
Bulk Ferment
  1. Cover the dough and let it rest and ferment to develop flavor and texture.
Shaping the Dough
  1. Shape the dough into a boule or batard, ensuring tight surface tension.
Placing into a Banneton
  1. Place shaped dough into a banneton or cloth-lined bowl with the seam facing up.
Cold Ferment
  1. Cover loosely and place in the fridge for a minimum of 5 hours.
Preparing to Bake
  1. Preheat oven to 230°C (450°F) with the Dutch oven inside for about 1 hour.
Bake Time
  1. Bake for 30 minutes, reduce temperature to 210°C (410°F) for additional 10-15 minutes.
Finishing the Bake
  1. Remove bread from oven and cool on a wire rack.

Notes

For added flavor, use fresh orange zest or try different dried fruits. For a softer crust, place a pan of water in the oven.