Cranberry Applesauce Bread

Sometimes the best bread machine recipes are the ones that sneak in something unexpected.

This loaf uses cranberry sauce with apples as its liquid base instead of water, infusing the bread with fruity sweetness and a gorgeous rosy tint from crust to crumb.

Powdered buttermilk adds tang and tenderness, while the yeast does its thing, turning everything into a soft, pillowy loaf you’ll want to slice thick and slather with butter.

Five minutes of measuring, one press of the start button, and your kitchen smells like a holiday bakery.

Kitchen Tips

• Use whole berry cranberry sauce (not jellied) for the best texture and pockets of fruit throughout the loaf
• Powdered buttermilk is the secret weapon here; it adds richness without extra liquid that could throw off the bread machine ratios
• Slice thick and toast for breakfast, or use it as the base for a cranberry turkey sandwich with leftover holiday bird