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Easter Nest Almond Ring

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Almond Ring Easter Nest | lecremedelacrumb.com
Soft and fluffy, sweet almond glazed Easter nest almond ring is easy to make and perfect for Easter brunch and other springtime special occasions!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Raising Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings:12 servings

Ingredients

  • 3 ½ - 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • cup sugar
  • 2 envelopes Fleischmann’s® RapidRise™ Yeast
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup water
  • cup milk
  • ¼ cup butter
  • 7 eggs, divided, (5 eggs should be dyed with food coloring)
  • 1 ½ teaspoon almond extract
  • ½ cup almonds, toasted
  • 1 tablespoon water

Almond Glaze

  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Combine 1-1/2 cups flour, sugar, yeast, and salt in a large mixer bowl. Heat water, milk and butter until very warm (120° to 130°F) on the stove or in the microwave in a heat-safe bowl. Stir into flour mixture. Stir in 1 egg, almonds, almond extract, and enough remaining flour to make soft dough.
  • Knead on lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 6 to 8 minutes. Cover and allow to rest on floured surface 10 minutes.
  • Divide dough in half; roll each half to 30-inch rope. Loosely twist ropes together. Place twisted rope on large greased baking sheet; shape into circle and pinch ends together to seal. Place 5 colored eggs, evenly spaced, on dough, pressing between ropes in twist. Cover, allow to let rise in warm, place until doubled in size, about 30 minutes.
  • Beat remaining egg with 1 tablespoon water; brush over dough (don't brush on the eggs). Bake at 350°F for 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown on top and no longer doughy. Remove from sheet and allow to cool on wire rack.
  • While ring is cooling, prepare the glaze. Cream together cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add almond extract and vanilla and mix well. Mix in powdered sugar until incorporated. (You can add a little milk to thin if needed). Drizzle over almond ring and serve.

Notes

Makes one almond ring large enough to feed about 6 people.

Nutrition

Calories: 521 kcal, Carbohydrates: 98 g, Protein: 13 g, Fat: 8 g, Saturated Fat: 2 g, Trans Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 102 mg, Sodium: 259 mg, Potassium: 189 mg, Fiber: 3 g, Sugar: 36 g, Vitamin A: 225 IU, Calcium: 64 mg, Iron: 4 mg
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Author: Tiffany