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Sweet Almond Bread

The crunchy toasted almonds and sweet cinnamony topping on these round loaves make them look and taste terrific. "My niece shared this recipe with me a few years ago, and I adapted it to use the dough setting on my bread machine," notes Sally Ball of Gladwin, Michigan. "It's delicious as a breakfast bread or served warm with ice cream."

20 ServingsPrep: 10 min. + rising Bake: 20 min.

Ingredients

DOUGH:
2/3 cup warm milk (70° to 80°)
1 egg yolk
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup applesauce, room temperature
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2-3/4 cups bread flour
2-1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
TOPPING:
1/4 cup butter, cubed
3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon milk
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons sliced almonds

Directions

In bread machine pan, place dough ingredients in order suggested by
manufacturer. Select dough setting (check dough after 5 minutes of
mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed). When
cycle is completed, turn dough onto a floured surface and punch
down. Divide dough in half. Roll each portion into a 6-in. circle
and place on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise in a warm
place until doubled, about 30 minutes. Meanwhile, for topping,

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Sweet Almond Bread (continued)

Directions (continued)

combine butter, sugar, milk, cinnamon and salt in a small saucepan.
Cook and stir over low heat until butter is melted. Simmer for 1
minute. Remove from the heat; cool for 5 minutes. Make a 1/4-in.
depression in the center of each loaf with the tip of a wooden
spoon. Brush with butter mixture and sprinkle with almonds. Bake at
375° for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 10
minutes. Serve warm. Yield: 2 loaves.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 slice) equals 137 calories, 6 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 24 mg cholesterol, 125 mg sodium, 19 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.