Chinese cranberry toast

How to Make Cranberry Sandwich Bread: A Step-by-Step Guide

Cranberry sandwich bread, a soft and slightly tangy treat, is perfect for breakfast or snacks. Here’s a detailed recipe to guide you.

Ingredients: For the starter: 300g bread flour, 180ml warm milk, 5g yeast, 10g sugar. For the main dough: 150g bread flour, 30g sugar, 5g salt, 30g softened butter, 1 egg, 150g cranberries (fresh or dried), extra flour for dusting.

Steps:

1. Make the starter: Mix all starter ingredients, knead into a smooth dough, and let it rise at 28°C for 1.5 hours until doubled.

2. Prepare main dough: Combine starter, flour, sugar, salt, and egg. Knead for 10 minutes, then add butter and knead until elastic. Add cranberries and mix gently.

3. First rise: Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for 1 hour at 28°C.

4. Shape and second rise: Punch down dough, divide into two, roll into oval shapes, and roll up. Place in a loaf pan, cover, and rise for 40 minutes until puffy.

5. Bake: Preheat oven to 180°C. Brush with milk, bake for 30-35 minutes until golden. Cool completely before slicing.

Enjoy your homemade cranberry sandwich bread, best served toasted with butter!