Yes, my original recipe included softened dried cranberries. This will make the bread a bit sweeter, and you'll have to soften them before use. To a medium-sized bowl, add the dried cranberries and 1 cup of boiling water. Allow the dried cranberries to soak for 20 minutes to help soften, plump, and hydrate the dried fruit. Drain the water, dry the cranberries with a paper towel. Set them aside until ready to use.