Apricot-Almond Tea Rings Recipe: How to Make It

Ingredients

• 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
• 1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
• 1-1/4 cups warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup mashed potato flakes
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 3-1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour
• FILLING:
• 1-1/2 cups apricot preserves
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 5 ounces almond paste
• 1/3 cup butter, softened
• ICING:
• 1-1/3 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 to 3 tablespoons 2% milk
• 1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted