Saint Lucia Crown Recipe - BettyCrocker.com

Ingredients

• 1/16 to 1/8 teaspoon crushed saffron or 2 or 3 drops yellow food color
• 1/2 cup warm milk (105°F to 115°F)
• 2 packages regular or fast-acting dry yeast
• 1/2 cup warm water (105°F to 115°F)
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
• 4 1/2 to 5 cups Gold Medal™ Better for Bread™ bread flour or Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup chopped citron or lemon peel
• 1/4 cup chopped blanched almonds
• 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 to 2 tablespoons milk or water
• Green and red candied cherries