Almond-Filled Bread Recipe

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Almond-Filled Bread
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Ingredients
21
Count
Nutrition
962
Calories
Total time
60
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast and 1 tsp sugar in warm milk.
  2. Let stand 5-10 minutes or until foamy.
  3. Stir remaining sugar, butter or margarine, salt and egg into yeast mixture until blended.
  4. Stir in 2 cups flour until combined.
  5. Stir in enough remaining flour to make a soft dough that comes away from side of bowl.
  6. On a lightly floured surface, knead in enough remaining flour to make a stiff dough.
  7. Knead 8-10 minutes or until smooth and elastic.
  8. Clean and grease bowl.
  9. Place dough in greased bowl, turning to coat all sides.
  10. Cover with a lightly damp towel.
  11. Let rise in a warm place, free from drafts, until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour.
  12. To make filling, in a small bowl, blend ground almonds and sugar.
  13. Stir in egg white, milk and almond extract until thoroughly blended.
  14. Set aside.
  15. Grease a 9 x 5 loaf pan.
  16. Punch down dough.
  17. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to a 12 x 9 rectangle.
  18. Spread almond mixture over dough to within 1/2 inch of edge.
  19. Sprinkle chopped cherries and raisins over almond mixture.
  20. Roll, jelly-roll style, starting at 1 short end.
  21. Pinch ends to seal.
  22. Place filled loaf, seam-side down, in greased pan.
  23. Cover with a dry towel; let rise until doubled in bulk.
  24. Preheat oven to 375degrees.
  25. Beat egg with milk to make glaze.
  26. Brush top of loaf with egg-yolk glaze.
  27. Bake in preheated oven 35-40 minutes or until top is deep golden brown and loaf sounds hollow when tapped on bottom.
  28. Remove from pan; cool on a wire rack.
  29. To make icing, in a small bowl, stir powdered sugar and 1 tbsp water until smooth, adding more water if necessary.
  30. Spoon icing on top of loaf; decorate loaf with toasted almonds and cherry quarters.
  31. Let stand until icing is set.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 961.97 Kcal (4028 kJ)
Calories from fat 438.46 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 48.72g 75%
Cholesterol 58.14mg 19%
Sodium 616.38mg 26%
Potassium 1183.07mg 25%
Total Carbs 113.81g 38%
Sugars 54.44g 218%
Dietary Fiber 5.32g 21%
Protein 20.83g 42%
Vitamin C 12.8mg 21%
Vitamin A 5.4mg 178%
Iron 2.7mg 15%
Calcium 203.1mg 20%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 492.2 Kcal (2061 kJ)
Calories from fat 224.34 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24.93g 75%
Cholesterol 29.75mg 19%
Sodium 315.37mg 26%
Potassium 605.33mg 25%
Total Carbs 58.23g 38%
Sugars 27.86g 218%
Dietary Fiber 2.72g 21%
Protein 10.66g 42%
Vitamin C 6.6mg 21%
Vitamin A 2.7mg 178%
Iron 1.4mg 15%
Calcium 103.9mg 20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 22.5
    Points
  • 26
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar

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