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15 December 9, 2015 Breads

Cranberry Orange Whole Wheat English Muffin Bread

Cranberry Orange Whole Wheat English Muffin Bread is an easy quick bread and a heart healthy way to start your morning! Perfectly toasted, spread with a bit of butter and a cup of coffee!

Cranberry Orange Whole Wheat English Muffin Bread is an easy quick bread and a heart healthy way to start your morning! Perfectly toasted, spread with a bit of butter and a cup of coffee!

Cranberry Orange Whole Wheat English Muffin Bread is an easy quick bread and a heart healthy way to start your morning! Perfectly toasted, spread with a bit of butter and a cup of coffee!

I have a bone to pick.

With Mother Nature that is.

What is her deal? Currently, here in KC, we are experiencing mid 50’s and it will be in the 60’s by the end of the week.

Wait, where do I live? On what coast?

Cranberry Orange Whole Wheat English Muffin Bread is an easy quick bread and a heart healthy way to start your morning! Perfectly toasted, spread with a bit of butter and a cup of coffee!

Granted, I love the sun kissing my face but when I sit and adore my Christmas tree, I am really hoping to see snow outside my window while sipping hot cocoa and enjoying an eggnog donut muffin.

Rather, I am wishing to make a margarita and sitting on our patio….anyone care to join me?

But really, December may be my second favorite time of the year besides the summer time. This year may trump all the others now that our little man is here.

While he may not be able to open presents, just knowing that he is here with us, we will be thanking God for our favorite gift of all!

Cranberry Orange Whole Wheat English Muffin Bread is an easy quick bread and a heart healthy way to start your morning! Perfectly toasted, spread with a bit of butter and a cup of coffee!

So let’s talk about a very important part of the holidays.

What will you be enjoying Christmas morning? You have to have a big feast to fuel all those presents that need attention. When I was younger, my Dad was the one in charge of breakfast. Over easy eggs, english muffins, cinnamon swirl bread, bacon and hot cocoa. Now I am sure my parents added a splash of bailey’s to their cup; who wouldn’t? It’s a holiday!

Fast forward to starting our own family tradition – while we may not have over easy eggs (have I mentioned how much I despise being allergic to eggs?), we will be devouring this cranberry orange whole wheat english muffin bread!

Cranberry Orange Whole Wheat English Muffin Bread is an easy quick bread and a heart healthy way to start your morning! Perfectly toasted, spread with a bit of butter and a cup of coffee!

First off, cranberry orange just makes me think of the holidays. The slightly citrus notes that off balance the sourness of the cranberries is one combination that never gets old!

As for this english muffin bread? I first fell in love when I was a teenager; my aunt made it and I have been dying to make it ever since. Kicking myself for waiting so long; it has the flavor and texture of your favorite english muffins but in a much easier, loaf form! Perfectly crunchy exterior, chewy interior. Plus those notorious nooks and crannies that soak up all that butter when toasted. And a wholesome, nutty note from the whole wheat flour. If you don’t want such a heavy wheat flavor, sub white whole wheat flour.

Either way, this is the perfect side kick for that Christmas morning buffet!

Cranberry Orange Whole Wheat English Muffin Bread is an easy quick bread and a heart healthy way to start your morning! Perfectly toasted, spread with a bit of butter and a cup of coffee!

Tools I used to make this recipe:

  • Kitchen Aid Stand Mixer
  • Microplane
  • Loaf Pan

Cranberry Orange Whole Wheat English Muffin Bread

Cranberry Orange Whole Wheat English Muffin Bread is an easy quick bread and a heart healthy way to start your morning! Perfect toasted, spread with a bit of butter and a cup of coffee!

10 minPrep Time

25 minCook Time

35 minTotal Time

Yields 2

Author:

Megan

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Ingredients

  • Cornmeal for sprinkling
  • 2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 2 tablespoons yeast
  • 2 teaspoons sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 cups almond milk
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • zest of 2 oranges
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh cranberries

Instructions

  1. Spray two loaf pans with nonstick cooking spray and dust them with cornmeal.
  2. In a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, whisk together the whole wheat flour, yeast, salt, and baking soda.
  3. In a glass, microwave-safe bowl, combine the milk, orange juice, zest, and honey. Heat in the microwave until warm to the touch. Add this to the dry mixture and stir. Add the all purpose flour and cranberries and beat until smooth. The dough will be very stiff and sticky.
  4. Separate the dough into two portions. It helps to have wet hands. Spread each portion in the prepared baking pan. Sprinkle cornmeal over each.
  5. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Allow the dough to rise for 45 minutes.
  6. Bake for about 20 – 25 minutes until the bread is golden brown and baked through. Remove from the pans right away and cool on a rack before slicing.
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If you make this recipe, make sure to snap a photo and hashtag it #WITHSALTANDWIT. I’d love to see what you are cooking up in your kitchen!

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Comments

  1. Amy says

    December 9, 2015 at 8:22 am

    I love it, if I had some cranberries in the house, I would be making this right now.
    Reply
    • Meg says

      December 9, 2015 at 1:48 pm

      Thanks Amy! And oh bummer! Maybe this weekend :)
      Reply
  2. Katerina @ Diethood says

    December 9, 2015 at 12:41 pm

    YES! Same here. I live in Indiana... normally, it's 20 degrees around this time. Today, it's 50. I love it, though!! :-D I am SO digging the flavors here! I haven't made a muffin bread in too long - time to remedy that!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      December 9, 2015 at 1:49 pm

      Glad you are enjoying the weather! Guess we should soak it up before it gets bitterly cold! And oh yes for muffin bread! Enjoy :)
      Reply
  3. Erin @ Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts says

    December 9, 2015 at 5:26 pm

    Ok, this bread is awesome! I love cranberry and orange together, and English muffins are my go to breakfast. I need to make this soon!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      December 10, 2015 at 5:42 am

      Thanks so much Erin! I have always loved english muffins too so I loved this for a different breakfast treat!
      Reply
  4. SaraLily says

    December 9, 2015 at 5:58 pm

    Boy does this look good!! I can picture having it for breakfast every single day until the loaf is gone - which would be like 3 days since I would eat so much in one sitting! =D
    Reply
    • Meg says

      December 10, 2015 at 5:41 am

      I like the way you think...that is what we did! Enjoy!
      Reply
  5. Jessica says

    December 10, 2015 at 5:16 am

    Hi this looks delicious and I'd like to make a few as gifts. I am a very new and novice baker, and just wanted to know at what stage do you add the Orange zest, juice, and cranberries? I don't see it in the directions. A response would be helpful, I asked on instagram but didn't get an answer, thank you!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      December 10, 2015 at 5:40 am

      Hi Jessica, yes I saw your comment but I was planning on answereing here since this is where the recipe lives. The recipe is updated. Enjoy!
      Reply
  6. Andi @ The Weary Chef says

    December 10, 2015 at 8:52 am

    We love English muffin for breakfast! And cranberry and orange sound a perfect combo! LOVE to make this soon!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      December 11, 2015 at 2:08 pm

      I hope you do! Thanks Andi!
      Reply
  7. Kristyn says

    December 10, 2015 at 9:14 am

    This looks so yummy! Definitely something that the whole family would love! Thanks for sharing! :)
    Reply
    • Meg says

      December 11, 2015 at 2:07 pm

      Definitely a famiy favorite! Thanks Kristyn!
      Reply
  8. Malinda @ Countryside Cravings says

    December 10, 2015 at 6:26 pm

    I hear you on the weather. Yesterday it was 68 degrees in COLORADO!!!! Aren't we suppose to be snowy and cold??? Oh well, I opened up the house for a little bit and let in some fresh air, which is nice. I love english muffin bread but this version looks heavenly!!!!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      December 11, 2015 at 2:07 pm

      Say what?! That is crazy!
      Reply
  9. Mariah @ Mariah's Pleasing Plates says

    December 10, 2015 at 6:46 pm

    Your pictures are absolutely GORGEOUS! This bread is all sorts of amazing Meg! I love that you made english muffins in bread form. ;-)
    Reply
    • Meg says

      December 11, 2015 at 2:06 pm

      You are making me blush! Thanks friend!
      Reply
  10. Annie says

    December 10, 2015 at 7:38 pm

    I am so in love with these dreamy photos I had to scroll through several times!! Such a perfect holiday dish!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      December 11, 2015 at 2:06 pm

      Awe thanks girlfriend!
      Reply
  11. Cathy | Lemon Tree Dwelling says

    December 11, 2015 at 12:25 am

    LOVE this bread....and it would make one awesome French Toast!!!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      December 11, 2015 at 2:05 pm

      Oh now you are talking!
      Reply
  12. Cyndi - My Kitchen Craze says

    December 11, 2015 at 12:45 am

    This bread looks amazing and I would love some on Christmas morning. You should come over here. It's cold here. The lows are 32 degrees and I am chilly. We live in the desert for a reason darn it. ;) And I know this Christmas will totally trump all Christmases cause you have a gorgeous little boy!! :)
    Reply
    • Meg says

      December 11, 2015 at 2:05 pm

      Oh please! I would love to come there ;)
      Reply
  13. Justine | Cooking and Beer says

    December 11, 2015 at 2:39 pm

    I am kind of jealous of your weather situation. :( It's been close to 0 around here and been snowing like crazy! I could totally get on board with this english muffin bread! Looks amazing!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      December 11, 2015 at 4:42 pm

      Um so jealous! I would love that weather but I bet I will be regretting it come February when we have that weather! Thanks lady!
      Reply
  14. Barbara Ribbens says

    October 7, 2016 at 10:03 am

    Can I make this in my bread machine?
    Reply
    • Meg says

      October 8, 2016 at 2:58 pm

      Hi Barbara, I do not know as I have never used a bread machine. Have you made English muffin bread in a bread machine before? I am sorry I can't give you a more solid answer but I don't want to point you down the wrong path!
      Reply
  15. Kathy says

    December 21, 2016 at 9:50 pm

    Hi Meg Just wondering why you have both wheat flour and then you also have ap flour noted in the recipe but not see it used in the recipe. Please explain. Thanks so much
    Reply
    • Meg says

      December 23, 2016 at 7:42 am

      Hi Kathy, Apologies. In the recipe ingredients I mention all-purpose, then in the instructions I mention, unbleached. That is supposed to be AP, but they essentially the same thing. Sorry for the confusion!
      Reply
  16. Kathy says

    December 23, 2016 at 4:14 pm

    where in the recipe are you using the ap flour. there is nothing noted in the instructions. I am confused with this.
    Reply
    • Meg says

      December 24, 2016 at 8:44 am

      Hi Kathy. Yes it is. Please refer to Step 3 where it states "Add the all purpose flour and cranberries and beat until smooth. The dough will be very stiff and sticky." Hope that helps.
      Reply
  17. Melissa says

    November 16, 2017 at 2:19 pm

    Dumb question I am sure but “fresh cranberries”? Like right out of the mesh bag you buy in the produce section? Not cooked?
    Reply
    • Meg says

      November 16, 2017 at 4:58 pm

      Hi Melissa, not a dumb question! And yes, the fresh ones you find in the produce section! Not the dried ones that are sold in a sealed bag.
      Reply
  18. Jan says

    December 5, 2017 at 3:19 pm

    Hi Meg, I am wondering what kind of yeast you are using..instant? Or regular? I have tried adding yeast to dry ingredients before but with disaterous results. I have read that one should be using the instant yeast for this method. I look forward to hearing from you soon as I would like to make this during the Christmas season. Thanks so much, Jan
    Reply
    • Meg says

      December 12, 2017 at 5:36 am

      Instant is best!
      Reply
  19. Peggy Cervantes says

    December 17, 2019 at 12:27 pm

    How does the top of the loaf come out so shiny?
    Reply
    • Megan Kohrs says

      December 18, 2019 at 1:29 pm

      As it bakes, the top gets golden brown and shiny. Hope that helps!
      Reply
  20. Anjali says

    September 8, 2020 at 12:14 pm

    Hi there, do you think I could split the recipe to make just one loaf?
    Reply
    • Megan Kohrs says

      April 18, 2021 at 1:55 pm

      Baking is not the best to split the recipe but you could try. Another option is to freeze one loaf for later!
      Reply

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