Warm the milk and 1/2 C water in pan on the stovetop or in the microwave until warm, about 110 degrees F.
Pour milk mixture into stand mixer bowl and combine with sugar, yeast and 1 C flour. Mix until lumpy.
Let stand until mixture is bubbly, about 15 minutes
Add in the butter, salt and 2 C flour. Mix until smooth and elastic
Add in the eggs and mix until combined. Add in 1 1/4 C flour and the cranberries and lemon zest.
Mix until dough is smooth and begins to form a ball, about 4 minutes. Dough will be slightly sticky.
Add remaining flour until you have a nice smooth dough.
Oil a bowl and place dough into the bowl, turn to coat both sides.
Cover with a towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size. About 1 hour.
Coat 2 baking sheets with cooking spray. Divide dough into two pieces
Place dough onto a floured surface. Roll out into a 12 inch round circle, about 1/4 inch thick.
Cut into 12 pie shaped pieces and roll up starting at the wide end. Repeat with other piece of dough.
Allow rolls to rise, about 30 minutes
Place rolls on a greased baking sheet and bake at 375 degrees F for 12-15 minutes or until rolls are golden brown. Remove from oven and brush with melted butter.