Step 1: Preheat the Oven

• Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s adequately heated when you’re ready to bake.

Step 2: Prepare the Bread

• Using a sharp bread knife, carefully slice the sourdough loaf in a 1-inch grid pattern. Slice both horizontally and vertically, being careful not to cut all the way through to maintain the loaf’s structure.

Step 3: Make the Herb Butter

• In a small mixing bowl, combine the softened butter with the dried thyme and rosemary. Add a pinch of kosher salt and mix until the butter is evenly infused with the herbs.

Step 4: Brush the Bread with Herb Butter

• Place the bread loaf on a lined or greased baking sheet. Using a pastry brush or spoon, spread the herb butter generously into each slit, making sure every crevice is coated for maximum flavor.

Step 5: Stuff the Bread

• Insert the pieces of brie and small spoonfuls of cranberry sauce into the slits of the bread. Alternate between brie and cranberry to distribute the fillings evenly throughout the loaf.

Step 6: Wrap and Bake

• Wrap the entire bread loaf in aluminum foil and place it in the preheated oven. Bake for approximately 20 minutes, or until the brie is fully melted and oozing through the slits.

Step 7: Serve Warm

• Carefully remove the bread from the oven and unwrap it. Transfer it to a serving platter and serve while warm for the best texture and flavor.