ALMOND TEA BREAD

Steps:

• For bread, combine cake mix and yeast in a large bowl -- stir in hot water. Mix well Cover and let rise 1 hour or until doubled.
• Punch down. Invert onto floured surface Cover with inverted bowl and let rest 10 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 375*
• Grease 2 large baking sheets.
• Prepare FILLING: Combine almond paste, corn syrup and egg white and almond slices. Set aside.
• Divide dough in half. Roll half the dough into a 12x1- rectangle on floured surface.
• Brush with 2 tablespoons melted margarine, spread half the filling mixture in center of rectangle. Cut diagonal strips.about 1/4" wide down the 12" side of dough.
• Braid strips starting at top, continue crossing strips tucking end pieces under to seal. Place on baking sheet. Repeat with remaining dough.
• Bake at 375* for 22-25 minutes or light golden brown.
• Brush loaves with remaining 2 tbls melted margarine.
• Remove to cooling rack.
• Prepare TOPPING: Combine powdered sugar, milk and almond extract in small bowl. Stir till smooth. Drizzle over warm loaves -- sprinkle with 1/4 cup of sliced almonds. Serve warm or cool completely.