Step 1

Place all the wet and dry ingredients in the bread machine pan in the order recommended by the bread machine manufacturer.

Step 2

Select and start the dough cycle.

Step 3

Add the cranberry and walnuts when the machine beeps for add-ins. (Or add them to nut dispenser before the cycle starts)

Step 4

Remove the dough after the dough cycle is complete.

Step 5

On a lightly floured surface knead the dough into a ball.

Step 6

Line a Dutch oven with the parchment paper and place the dough ball on it.

Step 7

Cover the dutch oven with the lid and allow the dough to rise for about 45 minutes until it doubles in volume.

Step 8

Preheat the oven to 450°F.

Step 9

Score the dough with a sharp knife and then cover the lid.

Step 10

Place the Dutch oven with the dough in the oven and bake covered for 25 minutes at 400 °F.

Step 11

Bake the bread uncovered for 20 minutes at 400 °F.

Step 12

Take the bread out and place on a cooling rack.

Step 13

Once the bread is completely cooled down, slice it with a serrated knife or an electric knife.