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1. Add flour, oil, and salt to a KitchenAid mixer and mix on low with a paddle attachment (or in a large bowl if beating with an electric mixer).
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2. Add water 1 tablespoon at a time until a dough forms. Add more water as needed. Dough should clean sides of the bowl.
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3. Switch to a hook attachment and knead for 5 minutes (you can also knead the dough by hand for 10 minutes). Remove and knead by hand 2 minutes on a floured surface. Throw dough hard on surface a few times in between.
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4. Gather dough into a ball and wrap with plastic wrap. Let stand 30 minutes at room temperature in a cool place.
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5. While dough is resting, prepare filling. Pit cherries and slice them in half and add to a large bowl. Mix in sugar and vanilla and let stand until dough is ready.
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6. Preheat oven to 425u00b0F (220u00b0C).
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7. Roll dough on a large floured table cloth as thin as possible (at least 12x16 inches).
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8. Turn the dough so the longest side is horizontal to you. Add cherry filling to lower 1/3 of the dough, and sprinkle sliced almonds on top.
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9. Using the table cloth to turn dough over, roll the dough as tight as possible around the filling, and continue rolling all the way.
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10. Transfer carefully to an ungreased baking sheet and form into a crescent shape.
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11. Brush the top with melted butter and bake for 25-30 minutes.
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12. Remove from oven and sprinkle powdered sugar over the top. Let cool for 10 minutes, and sprinkle more powdered sugar over the top before cutting and serving. I found it easiest to cut with a pizza cutter. Serve warm.
