Almond Breakfast Round Food

ALMOND BREAKFAST ROUND

Steps:

• 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.
• For filling, stir together ground almonds, the 3 tablespoons brown sugar, granulated sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon cardamom or allspice; set aside.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

ALMOND BREAKFAST BREAD

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients, except almonds, in a large bowl; beat 2 minutes at medium speed.
• Spoon batter into 2 greased and floured loaf pans.
• Sprinkle each loaf with 1/4 cup almonds.
• Bake at 350°F for 1 hour or until test done with toothpick.
• Cool in pans for 10 minutes, remove from pans and cool completely.