Pour lukewarm (110oF) water into a small bowl. Add 1 teaspoon sugar and stir until dissolved. Sprinkle yeast over top. Do not stir. Let stand for 10 minutes, until mixture is foamy.
Meanwhile, measure 3 cups flour into a large bowl. Using a fork, stir in 1/4 cup sugar and 2 tsp salt. Form a well in centre of mixture. Add eggs, oil and yeast mixture. Stir well, using a spoon, just until blended.
Turn dough onto lightly floured surface. Knead dough with floured hands. When dough becomes sticky, liberally sprinkle flour on kneading surface. Continue kneading until dough forms a smooth satiny ball, about 10 minutes. By this time, you will have incorporated most of flour, and dough should bounce back when pressed with your finger.
Place dough in a large oiled bowl. Roll around inside of bowl until dough is completely covered with a light coating of oil. Cover bowl with a piece of oiled waxed paper, topped by a damp cloth. Let stand in a warm place, such as on top of the refrigerator, until doubled in size, about 45 minutes.
In the meantime, prepare filling. In a small bowl, blend ground almonds and sugar. Stir in egg white, milk and almond extract until thoroughly blended.
Set aside.
Punch down dough. Cover and let rise again until double in size, about 45 minutes.
Divide dough into 3 equal parts. Roll into long strands. Flatten each strand with rolling pin. Spread almond filling over each strand to 1/4 inch from sides. Roll back into long strands.
Place strands on a lightly greased baking sheet. And braid loosely. Tuck in ends.* Cover with a damp cloth and let dough rise until doubled in size, about 45 more minutes.
Preheat oven to 400oF. Whisk egg yolk with water. Brush loaf with beaten egg yolk. Bake in centre of preheated oven until golden brown, about 30 minutes Place piece of foil paper over bread if browning too quickly.
*You can also shape braid into a circle to form wreath and decorate with an icing sugar frosting, almonds and cherries.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	594.62 Kcal (2490 kJ)
Calories from fat	272.99 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	30.33g	47%
Cholesterol	61.51mg	21%
Sodium	687.8mg	29%
Potassium	333.68mg	7%
Total Carbs	67.72g	23%
Sugars	15.69g	63%
Dietary Fiber	4.75g	19%
Protein	15.3g	31%
Iron	1.9mg	10%
Calcium	93.3mg	9%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	394.9 Kcal (1653 kJ)
Calories from fat	181.3 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	20.14g	47%
Cholesterol	40.85mg	21%
Sodium	456.79mg	29%
Potassium	221.61mg	7%
Total Carbs	44.97g	23%
Sugars	10.42g	63%
Dietary Fiber	3.16g	19%
Protein	10.16g	31%
Iron	1.2mg	10%
Calcium	62mg	9%

* 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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