Name: Raspberry Almond Cream Cheese Braid
Prep time: 120 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 155 min
Yield: 32
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons instant yeast; 1/4 cup warm water (100°-105°); 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 cup unbleached all purpose flour; 1/4 cup sugar; 2 1/2 cups unbleached all purpose flour; 6 tablespoons sour cream; 6 tablespoons butter (softened); 1 1/4 teaspoons salt; 1 large egg; 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest; 8 ounces cream cheese (softened); 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened); 1/4 cup sugar; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 large egg; 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest; 2 tablespoons ClearJel; 1/2 cup raspberry jam (seedless); 2 tablespoons ClearJel; 1 tablespoon water; 1/2 cup sliced almonds; 1/4 cup coarse white sugar