Almond-Filled Bread

Name: Almond-Filled Bread
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon active dry yeast; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 cup warm milk (110F, 45C); 1/4 cup butter, melted and cooled; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 egg, beaten; 2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour; Glaze:; 1 egg yolk; 1 tablespoon milk; Filling:; 3/4 cup finely ground blanched almond; 1/3 cup sugar; 1 egg white, beaten; 1 tablespoon milk; 1/2 teaspoon almond extract; 1/4 cup chopped candied red cherries (optional); 2 tablespoons raisins; Icing:; 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted; 1 -2 tablespoon hot water; For decoration:; 1 -2 tablespoon toasted slivered almonds; candied red cherries, quartered

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon active dry yeast
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 cup warm milk (110F, 45C)
1/4 cup butter, melted and cooled
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg, beaten
2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
Glaze:
1 egg yolk
1 tablespoon milk
Filling:
3/4 cup finely ground blanched almond
1/3 cup sugar
1 egg white, beaten
1 tablespoon milk
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 cup chopped candied red cherries (optional)
2 tablespoons raisins
Icing:
1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
1 -2 tablespoon hot water
For decoration:
1 -2 tablespoon toasted slivered almonds
candied red cherries, quartered

Directions

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["In a large bowl, dissolve yeast and 1 tsp sugar in warm milk.", "Let stand 5-10 minutes or until foamy.", "Stir remaining sugar, butter or margarine, salt and egg into yeast mixture until blended.", "Stir in 2 cups flour until combined.", "Stir in enough remaining flour to make a soft dough that comes away from side of bowl.", "On a lightly floured surface, knead in enough remaining flour to make a stiff dough.", "Knead 8-10 minutes or until smooth and elastic.", "Clean and grease bowl.", "Place dough in greased bowl, turning to coat all sides.", "Cover with a lightly damp towel.", "Let rise in a warm place, free from drafts, until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour.", "To make filling, in a small bowl, blend ground almonds and sugar.", "Stir in egg white, milk and almond extract until thoroughly blended.", "Set aside.", "Grease a 9\" x 5\"" loaf pan.""