This was my first attempt at adding berries as an ingredient. I chose dried cranberries instead of raisins—just a personal preference—and added walnuts, which I love in bread. I saw that some people add the nuts and berries during the folding stage, but I added them during the final shaping.
What’s your experience with that?

Recipie:

  • 500 g flour (80% wheat, 20% spelt)
  • 325 g water
  • 100 g starter
  • 12 g salt

Process:

  • Mix water and starter first, then add flour and knead for about 5 mins
  • Cover and add salt after 30 minutes, followed by the first stretch and fold
  • 3 more stretch and folds every 30 minutes
  • 4 hours bulk fermentation
  • 1st shaping, 30 mins rest on counter
  • 2nd shaping, adding cranberries and walnuts
  • Rest in basket for 1 hour on the counter
  • 10 hours in the fridge
  • Bake in cast iron at 230C/445G: 20 minutes covered, 20 minutes uncovered

by Ashamed_Property_385

5 Comments

  1. keoghberry

    Cranberry and pumpkin seed is one of my favourite bread fillings!

  2. Alaskan_Duck_Fart

    Personally, l love berry breads. I made a loaf of blueberries and lemon zest recently, and it was delicious with cinnamon and sugar for breakfast.

  3. Fuzzy_Welcome8348

    Looks absolutely lovely!! Not to mention how delicious it sounds😁🍽️Fantastic job!🥰❤️👏👏