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["In a large bowl, dissolve yeast and 1 tsp sugar in warm milk.", "Let stand 5-10 minutes or until foamy.", "Stir remaining sugar, butter or margarine, salt and egg into yeast mixture until blended.", "Stir in 2 cups flour until combined.", "Stir in enough remaining flour to make a soft dough that comes away from side of bowl.", "On a lightly floured surface, knead in enough remaining flour to make a stiff dough.", "Knead 8-10 minutes or until smooth and elastic.", "Clean and grease bowl.", "Place dough in greased bowl, turning to coat all sides.", "Cover with a lightly damp towel.", "Let rise in a warm place, free from drafts, until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour.", "To make filling, in a small bowl, blend ground almonds and sugar.", "Stir in egg white, milk and almond extract until thoroughly blended.", "Set aside.", "Grease a 9"" x 5"" loaf pan.", "Punch down dough.", "On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to a 12"" x 9"" rectangle.", "Spread almond mixture over dough to within 1/2 inch of edge.", "Sprinkle chopped cherries and raisins over almond mixture.", "Roll, jelly-roll style, starting at 1 short end.", "Pinch ends to seal.", "Place filled loaf, seam-side down, in greased pan.", "Cover with a dry towel; let rise until doubled in bulk.", "Preheat oven to 375degrees.", "Beat egg with milk to make glaze.", "Brush top of loaf with egg-yolk glaze.", "Bake in preheated oven 35-40 minutes or until top is deep golden brown and loaf sounds hollow when tapped on bottom.", "Remove from pan; cool on a wire rack.", "To make icing, in a small bowl, stir powdered sugar and 1 tbsp water until smooth, adding more water if necessary.", "Spoon icing on top of loaf; decorate loaf with toasted almonds and cherry quarters.", "Let stand until icing is set."]
