Apricot-Almond Tea Rings | Reader's Digest Canada

Ingredients

• 2 packages active dry yeast (1/4 ounce each)
• 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 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup mashed potato flakes
• 2 large eggs (room temperature)
• 3-1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1-1/2 cups apricot preserves
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 5 oz almond paste
• 1/3 cup butter (softened)
• 1-1/3 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 to 3 tbsp 2% milk
• 1/3 cup sliced almonds (toasted)