Braided Almond Ring

Ingredients

• 3-1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 2-1/4 teaspoons quick-rise yeast
• 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest peel
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup 2% milk
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup butter, cubed
• 1 large egg, room temperature
• 1 large egg yolk, room temperature
• 1/3 cup almond paste
• 1/3 cup finely chopped almonds
• 1 large egg white, room temperature
• 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon water
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 to 3 tablespoons 2% milk
• 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted