In a large bowl mix sugar , yeast , salt & 1 cup of flour. ( I used my Kitchen aid mixer).

In a small sausepan over medium high heat. Heat water, milk, butter until butter is melted. Cool until luke warm. 120º. Add liquid to dry ingredients and beat on medium speed 2 minutes. Stir in enough flour 1 cup at a time until a smooth dough is formed.

Turn dough onto floured surface and knead till smooth and elastic 5-6 minutes. Place dough in a greased bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled.

Meanwhile in a sausepan combine cranberries , Brown Sugar, cornstarch, water. Cook over medium high until mixture thickens and cranberries burst. 10-15 minutes. Remove from heat stir in butter , lemon juice, pecans.

Preheat oven to 350º. Bake loaf 40-45 minutes or until golden brown. Cooling in pan 10 minutes. Before removing to wire rack to cool.