Raisin Orange Holiday Trees - Red Star® Yeast

Ingredients

• 5 cups bread flour
• 2 (0.25oz each) packages (14g) or 4 1/2 teaspoons Red Star Active Dry Yeast
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons orange rind (grated)
• 1 teaspoon fine salt
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 cup butter
• 2 large eggs
• 1 1/2 cups raisins
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup chopped almonds, toasted
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3 tablespoons melted butter
• 1 cup powdered sugar (sifted)
• 1 teaspoon butter or margarine (softened)
• 1 to 2 tablespoons hot water or milk
• 1 teaspoon orange rind (grated)
• Candied cherries, for topping (optional)