Bread Machine Cranberry And Pecan Bread Recipes

CRANBERRY PECAN BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 9x5x3" bread pan.
• In a mixing bowl, thoroughly stir together the flour, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
• In a large mixing bowl, beat together the sugar, butter, eggs and vanilla until light and fluffy. Add the flour mixture alternately with the buttermilk. Beat just until blended after each addition.
• Fold in the pecans and cranberries.
• Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
• Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove it and place it on a wire rack to cool.
• For the white chocolate glaze, place the white chocolate chips and heavy cream in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave the chips for 20 seconds. Stir. Microwave for another 20 seconds. As soon as the chips start melting, start microwaving for 10 or even 5 second intervals. Be careful not to let it get too hot or it will burn. Be patient and stir between each time interval. You will end up with very thick, melted white chocolate. Spoon or drizzle this on top of the bread. Sprinkle with the extra pecans, if desired.

BREAD MACHINE CRANBERRY BREAD (WITH WALNUTS)

Steps:

• Bread machine settings - 1.5 lb, light color and "basic" bread setting.
• Unplug the bread machine and then remove the bread pan from the bread machine.
• Add the milk & softened butter into the bread pan and then add the other ingredients (except the dried cranberries & chopped walnuts - they are added later).
• Place the bread machine yeast in last and the yeast should not touch the liquid or salt (until the bread machine is turned on and the ingredients start to be mixed together). Some people like to make a small "divot" on top of the flour in order to hold the yeast in one spot before the machine starts.
• Put the bread pan (with ingredients) back into the bread machine, close the bread machine lid and then plug in the bread machine.
• Enter the correct settings (1.5 lb, light color & basic bread) and press the "start" button.
• When the bread machine's first mixing cycle has stopped and before the second (& final) mixing cycle starts, you should add the dried cranberries & chopped walnuts. FYI - See your bread machine manual on when & how to add fruits & nuts when using your bread machine. Always follow the manufacturer instructions for your specific bread machine.
• When the bread machine has finished baking the bread, unplug the bread machine.
• Remove the bread pan from the unplugged bread machine. Use oven mitts when removing the bread machine container (bread pan) as it will be very hot!
• Take the bread out of the bread pan and place the bread on a wire cooling rack. Wear oven mitts.
• After removing the bread, don't forget to remove the mixing paddle if it is stuck in the bread. Use oven mitts as the mixing paddle will be very hot coming out of the bread machine. Or wait until the bread is completely cooled and then remove the mixing paddle.

CRANBERRY ORANGE BREAD (FOR BREAD MACHINE)

Steps:

• Place flour, cranberries, yogurt, water, honey, butter, yeast, salt, and orange oil in the pan of a bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Select "light crust" setting; press Start.

CRANBERRY PECAN SANDWICH BREAD (FOR ABM)

Steps:

• Add all ingredients (except cranberries and pecans) in order recommended for your bread machine.
• Add the cranberries and pecans when your machine alerts you (avoids them getting too beat up in the initial mixing and kneading).
• Bake on the "sweet bread" setting, medium crust darkness, 1.5 lb loaf.

CRANBERRY CINNAMON BREAD (BREAD MACHINE)

Steps:

• Add to your bread maker according to instructions.
• Add the cranberries and cinnamon at the proper time called for with your machine.
• Use light crust setting.

LOUISIANA PECAN BACON BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium-low heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Reserve drippings (about 2 tablespoons); cool slightly., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar and reserved drippings until smooth. Beat in egg. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt; add to cream cheese mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. Fold in pecans, onion, pepper and bacon. Transfer to a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan., Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 50-60 minutes. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool. Freeze option: Securely wrap cooled loaves and freeze. To use, thaw in the refrigerator.