Cherry Almond Wreath

• 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
• 1/2 cup warm whole milk (110u0b0 to 115u0b0)
• 1/4 cup warm water (110u0b0 to 115u0b0)
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 3 to 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
• 2/3 cup finely chopped blanched almonds
• 1/2 cup chopped red and green candied cherries
• 2/3 cup confectioners' sugar
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon water

1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk and water. Add the eggs, butter, sugar, salt, lemon zest, cardamom and 2 cups flour; beat until smooth. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
2. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6 to 8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
3. In a small bowl, beat butter, flour, sugar, extract and lemon zest. Stir in almonds and cherries. Refrigerate.
4. Punch dough down. Turn on a lightly floured surface. Roll into a 30-in. x 9-in. rectangle. Crumble filling over rectangle to within 1/2 in. of edges.
5. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam to seal. Place seam side down on a greased
6. . With scissors, cut lengthwise down the middle of the roll; carefully turn cut sides up. Loosely twist strips around each other, keeping cut sides up. Shape into a ring and pinch ends together. Cover and let rise for 1 hour.
7. Bake at 350u0b0 for 35-40 minutes or until browned. Cool for 15 minutes on a wire rack. Combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over warm coffee cake. Cool completely.

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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/cherry-almond-wreath/ (may not work)