Author: Nikki
This flavor combo is INSANELY delicious! You will want to make this recipe again and again- it is THAT good!
Rolls
- 1 package yeast
- 1 Tablespoon sugar
- ½ cup warm water
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- ½ cup oil
- 2 cups warm water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup sugar
- 6 to 8 cups flour (altitude can affect how much you need)
Cherry Filling
- ½ cup butter, softened
- ½ cup almond paste
- ½ cup chopped, pitted cherries well drained of excess juice
- ½ cup sugar
Glaze
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- ¾ cup whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
Rolls
- Combine yeast, sugar and warm water and let dissolve and yeast proof.
- After yeast has proofed, add beaten egg, almond extract, oil, warm water, salt, sugar and flour. Start with 6 cups and add more up to 8 as needed. Knead until smooth and bread dough consistency.
- Let rise about an hour and then work down.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Dump out on a lightly floured board and divide in half. Roll dough into a 14" by 19" rectangle.
- In a small bowl, combine butter and almond paste. Spread butter and almond paste mixture over dough.
- Sprinkle cherries and sugar over the top of butter and almond mixture.
- Roll the dough lengthwise and cut into 1 inch thick roll slices.
- Place rolls on a greased cookie sheet.
- Let rise again for 30 minutes.
- Bake 15 to 18 minutes or until golden brown.
Glaze
- Combine and beat ingredients together in a medium bowl until smooth. Add more heavy cream or powdered sugar as necessary until desired consistency is reached.
- Spread glaze over cooled rolls.
- Sprinkle tops of rolls with sliced almonds.
Recipe by Chef in Training at https://www.chef-in-training.com/cherry-almond-rolls/
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