3 Tbsp. unsalted butter, melted, plus more for greasing pan
4 cups flour, plus more for kneading
¾ cup sugar
¾ cup dried cranberries
1/2c. chopped walnuts
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
½ tsp. baking powder
2t. cinnamon
1½ cups buttermilk
2 large eggs
2T. Orange Zest
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter a baking sheet.
In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cranberries, nuts, baking soda, salt, cinnamon,orange zest and baking powder. In a separate bowl, whisk buttermilk, eggs and 2 Tbsp. butter. Stir the wet mixture into the dry ingredients to form a dough.
Knead dough on a lightly floured surface until smooth, about 4 minutes; add more flour as needed to prevent sticking. Form dough into a 9-inch round; place on prepared baking sheet. Brush loaf with remaining Tbsp. of butter. Using a sharp knife, score an X on top of loaf.
Bake until skewer inserted in center comes out clean, about 45 to 50 minutes. Cool on wire rack before serving.
