Ingredients:
- 2 ½ cups (310 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tsp instant yeast
- ¾ cup (180 ml) warm milk
- 2 tbsp softened butter
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries or raisins
- Natural pink coloring (e.g., beet juice or food dye)
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, and yeast.
- Add warm milk and butter. Mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Divide the dough in half. Add pink coloring and cranberries to one half and knead until fully incorporated.
- Roll each half into a rectangle. Layer the pink dough over the plain dough and roll tightly into a swirl.
- Place into a greased loaf pan, cover, and let rise until doubled (about 1 hour).
- Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 25–30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool before slicing. Enjoy!