1 pkg. yeast
1 tsp. sugar
1/2 c. warm water
1/4 c. soy or cashew milk
1/4 c. brown sugar
3/4 tsp. salt
1/4 c. melted butter
1 tsp. grated orange rind
2 1/2 c. flour
1/2 c. chopped nuts
1/4 c. cherries, chopped
2 tbsp. brown sugar

Dissolve yeast in water with 1 teaspoon sugar. Heat milk, sugar, salt, butter, and orange rind until warm. Add flour to yeast mixture, cup by cup. Mix well. Turn onto floured board and knead lightly. Place in oiled bowl and set to rise until light (about 1 hour). Turn out and knead lightly. Divide into 3 parts and roll each into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick. Sprinkle each part with mixture of nuts, cherries, and sugar. Roll each into a long log; then braid lightly and seal edges with soy milk. Bake on cookie sheet at 350 degrees until lightly browned.