Ingredients

  • 12 cup warm water (105F -115F)
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 14 teaspoons fleichmann's instant fast rise yeast (1 envelope)
  • 23 cup Carnation Evaporated Milk (regular, 2/5 or fat-free)
  • 14 cup warm water (105F - 115F)
  • 14 cup butter, melted
  • 14 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 12 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 3 14 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 14 cup coarse sugar

Method

  • DOUGH: Combine warm water and sugar in a large bowl.
  • Sorinkle yeast over mixture Let stand until foamy, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir in next 7 ingredients.
  • Add 2 1/2 cups flour, stirring to combine.
  • Stir in additional flour a bit at a time to make a soft dough.
  • Knead 10 minutes by hand on a lightly floured surface or 5 minutes in mixer on low speed.
  • Place dough in a lightly buttered or oiled large bowl, Cover bowl with plastic wap and let rise until doubled in volume about 1 hour,.
  • Punch down dough on a lightly floured surface.
  • Knead in cranberries.
  • Shape onto a flat round about 8-inches in diameter.
  • Place on a parchement-lined baking sheet.
  • Cover lightly with plastic wrap.
  • Let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 375F.
  • TOPPING:.
  • Gently brush with melted butter and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until golden, Remove from baking sheet and cool on a wire rack.