Halloween Pumpkin Breakfast Braid Sacramentobee Recipe

• 1 Tbsp. Fleischmann's yeast
• 1/2 c. water
• 4 1/4 c. flour
• 1/4 c. granulated sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp grated orange rind
• 1 c. butter softened
• 6 x Large eggs
• 1 1/2 c. pumpkin puree
• 4 ounce almond paste
• 1/2 c. butter
• 3/4 c. firmly packed brown sugar
• 1/8 tsp nutmeg
• 1/8 tsp cloves
• 1/8 tsp ginger
• 1/2 c. minced toasted almonds
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon Cornstarch Clear Jell or possibly Quick Thick
• 2 c. sifted powdered sugar
• 3 Tbsp. lowfat milk
• 1/2 tsp almond extract or possibly orange flavoring, if you like
• 1/4 c. sliced toasted almonds

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