Braided Sweet Bread with Apricot Filling

Name: Braided Sweet Bread with Apricot Filling
Prep time: 180 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 195 min
Yield: 20
Ingredients: Sweet Dough Ingredients:; 1 cup whole milk; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 egg; 4 tbsp butter, softened; 3 ¼ cup all-purpose flour; ⅓ cup granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon baking soda; 1 tablespoon Rapid Rise active dry yeast; Filling and Toppings:; 1-2 cups apricot jam or preserves; ½ cup sliced almonds; Almond Cream Cheese Icing:; ½ cup butter softened; 2-3 tablespoon pineapple juice can substitute water; ¼ teaspoon almond extract; 1 cup powdered sugar

Prep 3h

Cook 15m

Total 3h 15m

This braided sweet bread is filled with a luscious apricot jam and topped with sliced almonds for a delightful touch of crunch. Drizzled with almond cream cheese icing, this decadent treat is sure to be a hit at any brunch or dessert table.