Cherry Cheese Loaves
- 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup warm water (110u0b0 to 115u0b0)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup butter, cubed
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 11 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
- 2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. In a small saucepan, heat sour cream and butter to 110u0b0-115u0b0. Add to yeast mixture. Add sugar and eggs; mix well. Gradually add flour; mix well. Do not knead. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- For filling, in a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, egg and extract until smooth; set aside. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface; divide into four portions. Roll each into a 12x8-in. rectangle.
- Spread a fourth of the cream cheese mixture down the center of each rectangle. Spoon a fourth of the pie filling over cream cheese. Fold lengthwise into thirds; pinch side seam and ends to seal. Place seam side down on greased
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- With a sharp scissors, make several 1-in. diagonal cuts near the center of loaves. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
- Bake at 375u0b0 for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned. Combine glaze ingredients until smooth; drizzle over warm loaves. Cool on wire racks. Refrigerate leftovers.
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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/cherry-cheese-loaves/ (may not work)