Holiday Breakfast Braid

• 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
• 1/4 cup warm water (110u0b0 to 115u0b0)
• 1/2 cup warm whole milk (110u0b0 to 115u0b0)
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup butter, softened
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/8 teaspoon ground mace
• 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon almond extract
• 1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
• 1/2 cup chopped mixed candied fruit
• 1/2 cup chopped almonds
• 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
• 1 teaspoon grated orange zest

1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the milk, sugar, butter, eggs, salt, orange zest, cardamom, mace and 2 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
2. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 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. Meanwhile, for filling, in a small bowl, combine the butter, sugar, extract and orange zest; set aside. Toss the fruit and almonds with flour; set aside.
4. Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface. Roll into a 30x9-in. rectangle. Spread filling to within 1/2 in. of edges; sprinkle with fruit mixture. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam to seal. With a sharp knife, cut roll in half lengthwise.
5. Place on a greased
6. ; gently twist the ropes together cut side up. Coil into a circle; tuck ends under. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
7. Bake at 325u0b0 for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to a wire rack to cool. In a small bowl, combine orange butter ingredients. Refrigerate until serving. Serve with coffee cake.

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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/holiday-breakfast-braid/ (may not work)