Challah With Fresh Cherries, Raisins, and Cinnamon Sugar

This bread should make some terrific French toast tomorrow.

Technique:

Instead of kneading the cherries and raisins through the dough (which would streak the dough red) I flattened each rope and then filled them with raisins, cherries and a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar. Once braided, you can't tell the fruit is in there until you cut a slice. If you prefer an all-over distribution of fruit, just knead it in after the first rise.