BRAIDED ALMOND RING
An almond and lemon filling highlights this attractive yeast coffee cake that's perfect for breakfast, brunch or when guests drop by. It's worth the effort and has won me more than one Best of Show ribbon. -Nancy Means, Moline, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h35m
Yield 1 coffee cake (16 slices).
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine 1 cup flour, sugar, yeast, lemon zest and salt. In a saucepan, heat milk, water and butter to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat until smooth. Add the egg, egg yolk and 1/2 cup flour; beat for 2 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface. Knead until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes. Cover and let rest for 20-30 minutes. Punch dough down. Divide into three pieces; roll each into a 24x4-in. rectangle. , In a small bowl, beat filling ingredients. Spread over dough to within 1 in. of edges. Roll up, starting with a long side; pinch seams to seal. Place ropes on a floured surface; gently braid. Place in a well-greased 10-in. tube pan. Pinch ends to seal. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. , Beat egg with water; brush over braid. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes. Carefully remove from pan to a wire rack. Combine the first five glaze ingredients; drizzle over warm braid. Top with almonds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 282 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 135mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
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Abdul Hameed Shaikh
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but I was able to make this almond ring with ease. It turned out perfectly and my family loved it. I'll definitely be making this again.
Philip Akinsola
[email protected]This almond ring is the best I've ever had! The almond flavor is so rich and decadent. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Pts Baby
[email protected]I'm allergic to almonds. Is there a way to make this recipe without almonds?
Adalyn Snyder
[email protected]This almond ring is a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
Earozz Jung Basnet
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my almond ring turned out dry and crumbly. I'm so disappointed.
Kory Butcher
[email protected]This almond ring is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It's beautiful, delicious, and easy to make. I highly recommend it!
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[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of almonds, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The almond flavor was very subtle and the ring itself was very flaky and moist. I would definitely make this again.
Harper Queen
[email protected]This almond ring is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make it ahead of time and just pop it in the oven when I'm ready to serve it.
Solomon Sibanyoni
[email protected]I made this almond ring for a potluck and it was gone in minutes! Everyone loved it. I think the key is to use good quality almonds and butter. I also added a splash of almond extract to the glaze, which really brought out the flavor.
Michelle Logan
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my almond ring didn't turn out as flaky as I hoped. I'm not sure what went wrong.
King khan khan
[email protected]This recipe was a bit more challenging than I expected, but it was worth the effort. The almond ring turned out beautifully and tasted even better. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who loves baking and is looking for a challenge.
Tanvir Ahmad
[email protected]I made this braided almond ring for my family last weekend and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The almond flavor was subtle and delicate, and the ring itself was perfectly flaky and golden brown. I will definitely be making this again.
Sukhi Rallh
[email protected]This almond ring looks absolutely divine! I can't wait to try this recipe. Thanks for sharing!