Almond Breakfast Bread

Almond Breakfast Bread

Shape the dough before letting it rise in the refrigerator overnight. You'll love waking up to this ready-to-bake treat any day of the year. Source: Better Homes and Gardens

              1  package active dry yeast 
              1/3  cup warm water (120 degrees F. to 130 degrees F.) 
              2-1/2  cups all-purpose flour 
              1  cup whole wheat flour 
              1/4  cup packed brown sugar 
              1/2  teaspoon salt 
              1/2  teaspoon ground cardamom or nutmeg 
              1/2  cup cold butter 
              2   beaten eggs 
              1/2  cup milk 
              1/2  teaspoon almond extract 
              1/2  cup ground almonds 
              3  tablespoons brown sugar 
              2   tablespoons granulated sugar 
              1/2  teaspoon ground cardamom or allspice 
              2  tablespoons butter, melted 
                 Milk (optional) 
                 Coarse sugar (optional) 
    

     1. In a small mixing bowl soften yeast in warm water; set aside. In a large mixing bowl stir together all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, the 1/4 cup brown sugar, salt, and the 1/2 teaspoon cardamom or nutmeg. Cut in the cold butter until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Stir in the softened yeast, eggs, milk, and almond extract until combined. Cover and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours or until dough is easy to handle.  
     2. For filling, stir together ground almonds, the 3 tablespoons brown sugar, granulated sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon cardamom or allspice; set aside.  
     3. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface; divide into 3 portions. Shape each portion into a ball. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes. Gently roll out each portion of dough to a 10-inch circle. Place 1 circle on a 12-inch pizza pan or a large baking sheet lined with greased foil. Brush with half of the melted butter; sprinkle with half of the filling. Cover with another circle of dough. Brush with remaining butter; sprinkle with remaining filling. Top with the last dough circle.  
     4. With kitchen shears or a sharp knife, cut the stack of dough into 12 wedges, cutting to within 1 inch of the center. Carefully lift each wedge and turn over twice to create a twist in each piece. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least 2 hours or up to 24 hours before baking.  
     5. Let stand at room temperature for 20 minutes before baking. If desired, brush with milk; sprinkle with coarse sugar. Bake in a 350 degree F. oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until bread sounds hollow when lightly tapped. Cool slightly on foil on a wire rack. Serve warm. To serve, transfer bread to a serving platter; cut into wedges. Makes 12 servings.  

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