Cranberry-Vanilla Cinnamon Swirl Bread

April 17, 2013

Elegant, tender bread that isn't overly sweet filled with cinnamon, cranberries and toasted walnuts then topped with a vanilla glaze for just a touch of sweetness.

For Dough:
1 ¼ cups water
2 teaspoons instant yeast
2 tablespoons butter, softened
2 tablespoons sugar
1 large egg
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 ¼ teaspoons salt
¼ cup Baker's Special Dry Milk or nonfat dry milk
¼ cup potato flour
3 cups King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
For Filling:
1 cup Baker's Cinnamon Filling*
4 tablespoons water
1 cup dried cranberries, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup toasted walnuts, finely choppped
*Baker's Cinnamon Filling is key to making a really tasty bread. If desired, substitute 1/2 cup (3 1/2 ounces) granulated sugar mixed with 1 to 2 tablespoons cinnamon (to taste) and 1 tablespoon soft butter.
For Glaze:
½ cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla paste or vanilla extract
2 tablespoons milk
2 tablespoons of Swedish Pearl Sugar

To Make the dough: By hand or using a stand mixer, combine all of the dough ingredients kneading to form a soft, slightly sticky dough. The dough will be sticky. Spray your hands and work surface with...
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Nutritions

Calories
225

Sodium
237mg
9% DV

Fat
3g
5% DV

Protein
4g
8% DV

Carbs
46g
15% DV

Fiber
7g
30% DV

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