Marzipan Twist.

This is an almond scented sweet bread.

• Ready In: 1 hr 40 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup sugar
• 1⁄2 cup milk
• 1.5 (1/4ounce) packages dry yeast
• 3  cups flour
• 4  tablespoons butter
• 1⁄2 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 2  cups  ground almonds
• 2  egg whites
• 1⁄4 cup sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla

Directions

1. For dough, stir 1 tsp sugar with milk adn sprinkle with yeast.
2. Let sit 5 minutes until frothy.
3. Sift flour, sugar and salt.
4. Add melted butter and combine with flour.
5. Knead on a floured surface cover and let rise for 40 minutes.
6. Mix together almonds, egg white, sugar and vanilla.
7. Roll out dough into a 18x12-inch rectangle, spread with filling.
8. Roll up lengthwise and cut into 2 equal lengths.
9. Twist together.
10. Place on baking sheet and let rise 15 minutes.
11. Bake at 400°F degrees for 35 minutes until golden brown.
12. Serve warm.