Braided Crown With Marzipan And Almonds

• 2 1/16 tablespoons fresh yeast
• 9/16 cup milk warm
• 3 1/4 tablespoons sugar
• 3 1/4 cups flour
• 4 1/4 tablespoons softened butter
• 2 eggs
• 1 egg yolk for gilding
• 1 tablespoon milk for gilding
• 1 cup almond powder
• 2 egg whites
• 4 tablespoons powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 7 tablespoons almond paste

1. In a bowl, crumble the yeast, add a little milk (1-2 tablespoons), and dilute with a teaspoon of sugar. Mix and let rise for 5 minutes.
2. Pour in food processor bowl with flour, butter, eggs, and remaining sugar.
3. Knead for 5 to 7 minutes to obtain a homogeneous dough ball.
4. Let rise for 45 minutes, cover the bowl with a dry towel or plastic film.
5. Preheat oven to 355 degrees Fahrenheit.
6. Crush almond powder with a fork (it must be flexible enough), add egg whites, beat with a fork.
7. Stir in powdered sugar, cinnamon, and almond paste. Set aside.
8. Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface to form a rectangle 35 x 40 centimeters. Cover dough with almond spread, using a knife or a spoon.
9. Roll the dough tight (like a rolled cake).
10. Cut roll in half, and wreathe the 2 parts together. Cut the 2 ends to get a clean edge, and gather them to form a crown.
11. Place this ring on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Using a brush, gild with egg yolk diluted in 1 tablespoon of milk.
12. Bake crown for 30 minutes, until golden brown.

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Taken from www.yummly.com/recipe/Braided-Crown-with-Marzipan-and-Almonds-781971 (may not work)