Marbled Cranberry Bread

Steps

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   Combine flour, yeast, sugar, salt, melted butter, warm milk, and warm water to create a basic yeasted dough. Mix on the counter, then transfer to a standing mixer to knead until smooth.
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   Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in volume.
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   Deflate the risen dough and place it on a lightly floured surface, then begin rolling it out.
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   Spread the cranberry sauce (either leftover or freshly made) over the rolled-out dough, adding extra orange zest for citrus flavor.
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   Roll the dough like a jelly roll. You can either cut it down the middle and twist for a marbled effect, or follow the original recipe's instructions to fold it in a zigzag pattern into the loaf pan.
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   Place the shaped dough into a loaf pan lined with parchment paper (to prevent the sugars and cranberry sauce from burning and sticking). Cover and let it rest for 45 minutes.
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   Make the streusel topping by combining sugar, flour, and butter. Use a pastry cutter or your hands to crumble until it resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
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   Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the entire loaf.
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   Bake at 350°F for about 1 hour until golden brown.
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    Remove from the oven and let cool completely before slicing.
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