06/28/2026
Ingredients�🍞 Dough�✨ 4 cups bread flour
�💧 1⅔ cups warm water (105–110°F)
�🍯 1 tablespoon honey (or sugar)
�🧂 2 teaspoons salt
�🌾 2¼ teaspoons instant yeast (1 packet)
�🫒 1½ tablespoons olive oil
�🍒 Filling & Topping
�🍒 1 (21 oz) can cherry pie filling
�🧈 2–3 tablespoons melted butter
�✨ 2 tablespoons turbinado (coarse) sugar
�🫒 1½ tablespoons olive oil
�🍒 Filling & Topping
�🍒 1 (21 oz) can cherry pie filling
�🧈 2–3 tablespoons melted butter
�✨ 2 tablespoons turbinado (coarse) sugar
�🍥 Optional: Powdered sugar or a simple vanilla glaze�⸻�👩🍳 Directions�1️⃣ In a large bowl, combine the warm water 💧, honey 🍯, and yeast 🌾. Let sit for about 5 minutes until bubbly.
�2️⃣ Add the flour 🍞, salt 🧂, and olive oil 🫒. Mix until a shaggy dough forms. Cover and let rest for 30 minutes. ⏲️�
3️⃣ During your first stretch & fold(moisten for fingers and fold all around the edges into the center) gently add spoonfuls of the 🍒 cherry pie filling throughout the dough. Fold carefully to create beautiful cherry ribbons without overmixing.
�4️⃣ Cover and rest for another 30 minutes. Repeat the stretch-and-fold process 2–3 more times. 💪
�5️⃣ Let the dough rise until doubled in size, or refrigerate overnight for even more flavor. 🌙
�6️⃣ Generously oil a 9x13-inch baking pan. Transfer the dough and gently stretch it toward the edges. Let rise another 1–2 hours until puffy. ☁️
�7️⃣ Dimple the dough with oiled fingertips 👆. Brush with melted butter 🧈, add a few extra spoonfuls of cherry filling 🍒 if desired, and sprinkle with coarse sugar ✨.
�8️⃣ Bake at 425°F 🔥 for 25–30 minutes, or until golden brown with crisp edges. 🤤�9️⃣ Cool slightly before serving. Dust with powdered sugar 🍥 or drizzle with vanilla glaze for an extra sweet finish. 😍�⸻�💋 Baddie Tip�The magic happens when you add the 🍒 cherry pie filling during the first stretch & fold. It creates gorgeous swirls throughout the bread while keeping the crumb soft, airy, and absolutely irresistible! ✨�❤️ Save this recipe, tag me if you bake it, and don’t forget to share your beautiful cherry swirls!�