Braided Marzipan And Almond Bread

• 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 1/2 tbsp active dry yeast
• 3/4 cup lukewarm milk
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 3 1/2 tbsp butter, melted
• 2 None eggs
• 7 oz marzipan
• 1 cup powdered sugar + 2 tbsp
• 2 tbsp apricot jam

1. Combine flour, yeast and warm milk. Cover and set aside in a warm place for 15 mins. Add granulated sugar, vanilla extract, butter, 1 egg and a pinch of salt and knead until smooth. Cover and set aside in a warm place for another 30 mins.
2. Preheat oven to 400u0b0F. Roll out dough into a 16 x 20 inch rectangle. Mix marzipan, 1 egg and 2 tbsp powdered sugar until crumbly then sprinkle over dough. Roll up from the long side, cut in 1/2 lengthwise then braid the 2 halves together. Transfer to a baking tray lined with parchment paper, let rest for 15 mins then bake for about 35 mins.
3. Heat jam then strain. Mix with remaining powdered sugar and 3 tbsp water. Spread over the bread and sprinkle with powdered sugar. Let cool before slicing.

flour, active dry yeast, milk, granulated sugar, vanilla, butter, eggs, powdered sugar , apricot

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