Almond Raspberry Braid

Ingredients

  1. 4 tablespoons butter
  2. 1/3 cup milk
  3. 1 packet active dry yeast
  4. 1/4 cup warm water
  5. 1/2 cup sugar plus 1 teaspoon
  6. 2 eggs
  7. 1/2 teaspoon salt
  8. 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
  9. 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
  10. 3 cups bread flour
  11. 2/3 cup raspberry preserves
  12. 1-7 oz box Odense Almond Paste
  13. 1 egg white, room temperature
This braided bread is perfect for any special occasion.

Time

45-60 minutes to assemble
2 hours rising time
30 minutes to bake

Yield

Serves 10

Directions

  1. Melt butter with milk in a small dish in the microwave. Cool to luke-warm.
  2. Add warm water (between 100-110°F) to a medium bowl. Note: Water that is too warm will kill the yeast so be careful. Sprinkle yeast and one teaspoon of sugar into water. Whisk until dissolved and let stand for 10 minutes or until bubbly and doubled in volume.
  3. Add remaining 1/2 cup sugar, eggs, salt, lemon peel, cardamom and milk mixture to yeast. Whisk until will mixed.
  4. Add flour, one cup at a time, mixing well between each cup. The dough is done when it pulls away from the side of the bowl and forms a ball.
  5. Turn dough onto a floured work surface. Knead about 4 minutes or until dough feels soft and elastic.
  6. Oil a bowl big enough to allow dough to double in size. Form the dough into a ball and place in bowl, turning once so the top is coated with oil.
  7. Cover bowl with wax paper and a towel. Let rise for one hour or until dough is doubled in size.
  8. Meanwhile, line a cookie sheet with parchment paper, or lightly grease it.
  9. Punch down dough. Flour work surface and roll dough into a 10" X 14" rectangle. Transfer to the cookie sheet.
  10. With the back of a knife, mark the dough lengthwise into three long 14" lanes of equal size.
  11. For braiding strips, cut the two outer lanes into angled strips a little more than an inch wide. Tip: kitchen shears are easier for this step than a knife.
  12. Spread the raspberry preserves down the center lane. Slice the Almond Paste into thin coins and lay over the preserves.
  13. Braid the strips one side over the other, covering the raspberry and Almond Paste. Give a gentle pull to keep the braid neat. Cover braid with towel and let rise 40-60 minutes.
  14. Preheat oven to 350°F, with rack in middle.
  15. Whisk egg white with 1 teaspoon water and brush onto braid. Bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown and braid sounds hollow when tapped.

Odense Marzipan

Nutrition Facts
SERVING SIZE: 2 tbsp (39g)
SERVINGS: 5


Amount Per Serving
Calories: 170
Calories from Fat: 54


 %Daily Value*
Total Fat: 6g8%
   Saturated Fat .4g2%
   Trans Fat 0g0%
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 1mg0%
Total Carbohydrates 27g10%
Dietary Fiber 1g4%
Sugars 21g
Protein 2g
Vitamin A0%
Vitamin C0%
Calcium3%
Iron4%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

NON GMO | GLUTEN FREE
MSG FREE | TRANS FAT FREE

Ingredients: sugar, almonds (28%), glucose syrup (From wheat), water.
Allergens: contains tree nuts (almonds), wheat* *Odense Marzipan contains less than 20 parts of gluten per million (ppm). Pursuant to FDA regulations, products containing less than 20 ppm of gluten are gluten free.

AFTER OPENING:
Wrap tightly in plastic and then seal in plastic bag. Refrigerate up to two weeks or freeze up to three months.

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Odense Almond Paste

Nutrition Facts
SERVING SIZE: 2 tbsp (39g)
SERVINGS: 5


Amount Per Serving
Calories: 180
Calories from Fat: 81


 %Daily Value*
Total Fat: 9g12%
   Saturated Fat 1g5%
   Trans Fat 0g0%
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 1mg0%
Total Carbohydrates 21g8%
Dietary Fiber 2g7%
Sugars 16g
Protein 4g
Vitamin A0%
Vitamin C0%
Calcium4%
Iron5%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

NON GMO | GLUTEN FREE
MSG FREE | TRANS FAT FREE

Ingredients: almonds (45%), sugar, glucose syrup (From wheat), water.
Allergens: contains tree nuts (almonds), wheat* *Odense Almond Paste contains less than 20 parts of gluten per million (ppm). Pursuant to FDA regulations, products containing less than 20 ppm of gluten are gluten free.

AFTER OPENING:
Wrap tightly in plastic and then seal in plastic bag. Refrigerate up to two weeks or freeze up to three months.

PRODUCT OF DENMARK
121817