BRAIDED ALMOND RING
An almond and lemon filling highlights this attractive yeast coffee cake that's perfect for breakfast, brunch or when guests drop by. It's worth the effort and has won me more than one Best of Show ribbon. -Nancy Means, Moline, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h35m
Yield 1 coffee cake (16 slices).
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine 1 cup flour, sugar, yeast, lemon zest and salt. In a saucepan, heat milk, water and butter to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat until smooth. Add the egg, egg yolk and 1/2 cup flour; beat for 2 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface. Knead until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes. Cover and let rest for 20-30 minutes. Punch dough down. Divide into three pieces; roll each into a 24x4-in. rectangle. , In a small bowl, beat filling ingredients. Spread over dough to within 1 in. of edges. Roll up, starting with a long side; pinch seams to seal. Place ropes on a floured surface; gently braid. Place in a well-greased 10-in. tube pan. Pinch ends to seal. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. , Beat egg with water; brush over braid. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes. Carefully remove from pan to a wire rack. Combine the first five glaze ingredients; drizzle over warm braid. Top with almonds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 282 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 135mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
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Terrin Miller
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit with my friends and family.
Farmil khan
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover almond paste.
sunil prajapati
[email protected]I'm always looking for new braided bread recipes, and this one is definitely a keeper. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.
Godswill Egbu
[email protected]This ring was delicious! I loved the almond flavor.
Chukwudi Okoli
[email protected]This recipe is a bit too complicated for me. I think I'll try a different one next time.
Ramon Chavez
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my ring didn't turn out as pretty as the one in the picture.
Trevor De Wee
[email protected]This is one of my favorite recipes to make during the holidays. It's always a crowd-pleaser.
Carey Washington
[email protected]I tried this recipe and it turned out great! The only thing I changed was that I used a different type of jam.
Durga Bhandari
[email protected]I was a little disappointed with this recipe. The dough was too dry and the filling was too sweet.
Prince 786
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again for special occasions.
John Wahome
[email protected]I love the combination of almond paste and apricot jam in this recipe. It's a perfect balance of sweetness and tartness.
Tecla Mwango
[email protected]This ring was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it. It's so beautiful and unique.
Hamid Reesh
[email protected]I'm not much of a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. My family loved it!
Salami Muiz
[email protected]This braided almond ring was a hit! It was easy to make and looked stunning on my holiday table.