Cranberry Swirl Loaf

Cranberry Swirl Loaf
Cranberry Swirl Loaf
My mother's made this bread for years, but she uses date filling. I loved her bread so much that I made my own with cranberries for a slightly tart filling with the sweet streusel topping. Each slice reveals an enticing ruby swirl. —Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon
  • Preparing Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Served Person: 1
white meat free gluten free red meat free shellfish free contains dairy vegetarian pescatarian
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • filling:
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • topping:
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts optional
  • 1/3 cup butter cubed
  • 1 package (1/4 ounce) quick-rise yeast
  • 1 cup chopped fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 2 tablespoons cold butter divided
  • Carbohydrate 368.342518699454 g
  • Cholesterol 266.246458563848 mg
  • Fat 138.793103841133 g
  • Fiber 20.3882084311776 g
  • Protein 63.7684979688056 g
  • Saturated Fat 65.6445695552893 g
  • Serving Size 1 1 loaf (16 slices). (1442g)
  • Sodium 31259.1124910824 mg
  • Sugar 347.954310268277 g
  • Trans Fat 11.8536132577538 g
  • Calories 2942 calories

In a large bowl, mix sugar, yeast, salt and 1 cup flour. In a small saucepan, heat water, milk and butter to 120degrees-130degrees. Add to dry ingredients; beat on medium speed 2 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough., Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine cranberries, brown sugar and water. Cook over medium heat until cranberries are soft, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in butter, lemon juice and, if desired, walnuts. Cool., Punch down dough. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; roll into a 20x10-in. rectangle. Spread filling to within 1/2 in. of edges. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam to seal. Transfer to a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan, arranging in a slight zigzag fashion to fit., For topping, in a small bowl, combine flour and sugar; cut in 1 tablespoon butter until crumbly. Melt remaining butter; brush over dough. Sprinkle with crumb mixture. Cover with a towel; let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 40 minutes. Preheat oven to 350degrees., Bake until golden brown and dough is cooked through, about 40-45 minutes. Carefully remove from pan to a wire rack to cool.