Braided Almond Wreaths

• 3/4 cup 2% milk
• 1 3/4 tbsp active dry yeast
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 oz almond paste
• 2 tsp almond extract
• 3 1/2 tbsp butter, softened
• 2 None eggs + egg yolks, for brushing
• 1 tsp sugar
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 8 None Easter eggs, for decoration

1. Heat milk until lukewarm. Add yeast and stir until dissolved. Sift flour into a large bowl and make a well in the center. Pour in yeast mixture and carefully incorporate to form a smooth dough. Cover and leave in a warm place for 15 mins to proof.
2. Add almond paste, almond extract, butter, eggs, 1 tsp salt, sugar and vanilla extract and knead until smooth. Cover and leave in a warm place for 30 mins.
3. Preheat oven to 350u0b0F. Turn dough out onto a floured surface and cut into 8 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a 20 inch log then twist each log into a wreath. Place on a lined baking tray, brush with egg yolks and bake for about 15 mins, until golden brown. Serve with Easter eggs.

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