Cranberry Blueberry Bread for the Bread Machine
Indulge in the perfect balance of tart and sweet with this Cranberry Blueberry Bread for the Bread Machine, a fuss-free recipe that delivers bakery-quality results right in your kitchen. Featuring dried cranberries and a burst of fresh or frozen blueberries, this loaf is a delightful combination of fruity flavors and soft, homemade bread texture. Sweetened with a touch of honey and enriched with buttery goodness, this bread is perfectly suited for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or even as a unique addition to your brunch spread. With minimal prep time and the convenience of your bread machine, this recipe makes it easy to enjoy a deliciously fragrant, golden loaf every time. Perfectly keyworded for home bakers searching for "fruit bread for a bread machine," "cranberry blueberry bread recipe," or "easy bread machine recipes with fruit."
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.75 cup Water
- 0.25 cup Milk
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons Honey
- 0.75 teaspoon Salt
- 3 cups Bread flour
- 2 teaspoons Active dry yeast
- 0.5 cup Dried cranberries
- 0.5 cup Fresh (or frozen) blueberries
Instructions
Ensure your bread machine is clean and in good working condition. Set it to the 'Basic' or 'Sweet Bread' cycle, and choose the medium crust setting (if applicable).
Measure the water and milk into a liquid measuring cup. Make sure the mixture is at room temperature; if using cold milk, you can warm it slightly in the microwave to about 100°F (lukewarm).
Add the water/milk mixture to the bread machine pan, then add the unsalted butter (cut into small pieces) and honey.
Sprinkle the salt over the liquid ingredients in the pan.
Add the bread flour to the pan, spreading it evenly over the liquid so it completely covers the wet ingredients.
Make a small well in the center of the flour and add the active dry yeast to the well. This ensures the yeast does not activate prematurely.
Place the bread machine pan into the machine and start the program.
When the machine beeps for mix-ins (typically during the kneading cycle), add the dried cranberries and fresh or frozen blueberries. If your machine does not have a mix-ins signal, add the fruits at the start, but note that the blueberries may break down more during mixing.
Allow the bread machine to complete its cycle, which usually involves kneading, rising, and baking. Avoid opening the lid during this process to maintain a consistent baking environment.
Once the bread is done, carefully remove the bread pan from the machine using oven mitts or a towel (it will be hot). Let the bread rest in the pan for 10 minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Slice and serve your cranberry blueberry bread fresh, or store it in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2285 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 55.4 g | 71% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.9 g | 150% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 130 mg | 43% | |
| Sodium | 1847 mg | 80% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 406.6 g | 148% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.0 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 110.0 g | ||
| Protein | 50.7 g | 101% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 170 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 17.5 mg | 97% | |
| Potassium | 735 mg | 16% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
