Directions:
- Cut cherries in halves. In small bowl, marinate the cherries in 2 teaspoons brandy.
- In mixer bowl, add water, yeast and 1/3 cup sugar; let stand 10 minutes to bloom. Add eggs and 2 cups flour; beat 2 minutes on low speed. Scrape down sides of bowl. Cover; let rise 30 - 45 minutes, until bubbly.
- Meanwhile, prepare almond sugar. In food processor bowl with knife blade, add 3/4 cup sugar, almond paste, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1/2 teaspoon almond extract. Pulse the mixture until the almond paste is cut finely into the sugar, about the size of grains of rice. (Or, the almond paste can be cut into the sugar mixture with a hand-held pastry cutter.) Spoon into small bowl, cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
- To prepare dough, using the paddle attachment, blend into flour mixture 1/3 cup brandy, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1/2 teaspoon almond extract. Gradually add the remaining 2 cups flour and salt until thoroughly blended.
- With the mixer running on low speed, gradually add the butter, cut into small pieces. Once the butter is incorporated, switch to the kneading hook. Knead on medium low speed 5 minutes. If needed gradually add enough of the remaining 1/4 cup flour to make a moderately soft dough. (Note: this dough is a wet dough; avoid adding too much flour.).
- Place dough in bowl coated with cooking spray. Lightly spray surface of dough, cover and let rise in warm place until double, about 1 1/2 - 2 hours.
- Drain the cherries thoroughly. Spray bottom of two 17 x 11-inch sheet pans with cooking spray.
- Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface, but do not punch down. Divide the dough in four equal pieces. Gently stretch (trying not to release air bubbles) one-fourth into a 10 x 7-inch rectangle. Move to prepared pan, rearranging into a rectangle. Sprinkle with one-fourth almond sugar mixture. Top with one-fourth drained cherries.
- Repeat the stretching and shaping of one-fourth dough. Cut 6 half-inch slits, evenly spaced, to release steam. Lay on top of the first layer. Pinch the edges together. Top evenly with one-fourth of the cherries.
- Repeat with remaining dough for second loaf. Cover; let rise until puffy, about 1 - 1 1/2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Stir the sliced almonds into the remaining almond sugar. Sprinkle half over top of each bread. Bake 20- 24 minutes until golden. Place pans on a rack and cool 10 minutes in the pan. Remove from pan to wire rack and cool slightly. Cut into wedges or strips and serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 1332.4 Kcal (5578 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 431.25 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 47.92g | 74% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 174.75mg | 58% | |
| Sodium | 357.92mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 612.31mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbs | 190.07g | 63% | |
| Sugars | 82.01g | 328% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.25g | 41% | |
| Protein | 25.97g | 52% | |
| Vitamin C | 4.3mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.4mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 4.9mg | 27% | |
| Calcium | 145.2mg | 15% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 225.37 Kcal (944 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 72.94 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 8.1g | 74% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 29.56mg | 58% | |
| Sodium | 60.54mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 103.57mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbs | 32.15g | 63% | |
| Sugars | 13.87g | 328% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.73g | 41% | |
| Protein | 4.39g | 52% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.1mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 27% | |
| Calcium | 24.6mg | 15% | |
* 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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