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Cherry-Almond Danish

Makes: 16  servings Prep 40 mins Rise 2 hrs Cool 2 hrs Bake 20 mins

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup  warm water (105 degrees F. to 115 degrees F.)
  • 1 package active dry yeast
  • 1/2 cup  plus 2 teaspoons granulated sugar, divided
  • 3 1/2 cups  all-purpose flour, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon  salt
  • 1/2 cup  plus 2 teaspoons fat-free milk, divided
  • 1/4 cup  butter or margarine, melted
  • 2 large eggs, divided
  • 1 teaspoon  vanilla extract
  • 1 10 ounce jar cherry preserves
  • 1/2 cup  sliced almonds, lightly toasted
  • 1/2 cup  confectioners sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon  almond extract
  • 1 tablespoon  water

Directions

1. Combine water, yeast and 1/2 teaspoon of the sugar in cup, stirring to dissolve yeast. Let stand 5 minutes or until bubbly.

2. Combine 1-1/2 cups of the flour, 1/2 cup of the sugar and the salt in large mixer bowl. With mixer at medium speed, gradually add yeast mixture, 1/2 cup of the milk, the melted butter, 1 of the eggs and the vanilla. Beat 2 minutes.

3. With spoon, stir in 1-3/4 cups of the flour to make a soft dough. Turn dough onto lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 8 to 10 minutes, adding remaining 1/4 cup flour as needed. Shape dough into a ball.

4. Place dough in large greased bowl, turning to grease top. Cover bowl and let rise in warm, draft-free place, about 1-1/2 hours.

5. Grease a large cookie sheet. Place dough in center and sprinkle top lightly with flour. With lightly floured rolling pin, roll dough into 15x10-inch rectangle. Spread cherry preserves down center third of dough, lengthwise, leaving 1 inch border at top and bottom. Reserve 1 tablespoon of the almonds for topping; sprinkle remaining almonds over preserves.

6. With knife, make diagonal cuts, 1 inch apart, lengthwise along both sides of dough, almost to preserves. Fold dough strips over preserves, alternating strips; pinch ends under to secure.

7. Beat remaining egg and the water in cup; brush over dough. Sprinkle with remaining 1-1/2 teaspoons sugar and reserved almonds. Let rise in warm, draft free place, 30 minutes.

8. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Bake Danish 20 to 25 minutes or until golden. Cool on wire rack.

9. Stir confectioners sugar, remaining 2 teaspoons milk and almond extract in cup until smooth. Drizzle over top of cooled Danish. Slice into 16 pieces. Makes 16 servings.

Make Ahead Tip

  • The bread can be baked ahead. Cover and freeze up to 1 month. Thaw at room temperature 1 hour, then warm in 350 degrees F. oven 5 minutes. Drizzle with confectioners' sugar mixture as directed.

Nutrition Facts

  • Servings Per Recipe 16
  • cal.(kcal)245,
  • Fat, total(g)6,
  • chol.(mg)34,
  • sat. fat(g)2,
  • carb.(g)45,
  • pro.(g)5,
  • sodium(mg)118,
  • Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet