AMARETTO BREAD RECIPES

Steps:

• To make the Almond Confectioner's Sugar: place the nuts in the workbowl of a food processor with half of the confectioner's sugar; process until finely ground and fluffy.
• Add the rest of the sugar and process until a fine powder is created; use for dusting holiday breads and sweet rolls; you will need 1/4 cup for this recipe.
• Preheat the oven to 350°; coarsely chop the almonds and spread them evenly on a clean baking sheet.
• Bake until lightly toasted, about 5-7 minutes; remove from the oven and let cool.
• Place the ingredients, except the almonds, in the pan according to the order in the manufacturer's directions.
• Set crust on medium and program for the Basic cycle; press Start.
• When the machine beeps, or between knead 1 and knead 2, add the almonds.
• Touch and press the dough with your fingers; it should be soft and pliable.
• When the baking cycle ends, immediately remove the bread from the pan and place it on a rack.
• Let cool to room temperature; then dust with Almond Confectioner's Sugar before slicing.

Steps:

• Place bread cubes, half and half, sugar, eggs, almond extract and almonds in large mixing bowl.
• Mix until well combined.
• Pour mixture into a buttered 9 x 13 inch pan.
• Bake at 350 degrees F.
• for 35 minutes or until set.
• When pudding is almost finished baking, place butter in a saucepan and melt slowly.
• Add powdered sugar and beaten egg.
• Mix quickly so that the egg doesn't cook before it is incorporated.
• Cook until smooth and incorporated.
• Add almond liqueur.
• Cut pudding into 12 squares and serve warm with warmed sauce and whipping cream.
• NOTE: I found it easier to mix all liquids and sugar together first, then add bread.