Cherry Almond Bread

 

1 (16.5 ounce) can sour cherries 1 teaspoon almond extract 2 1/2 tablespoons butter, softened 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup granulated sugar 3 1/2 cups bread flour 2 1/2 tablespoons vital wheat gluten 2 teaspoons RapidRise yeast 2/3 cup slivered almonds

Place all ingredients, except almonds, in the bread machine according to the manufacturer's directions. Select sweet bread setting; press Start.

If your machine has a Fruit setting, add the almonds at the signal, or about 5 minutes before the kneading cycle has finished.

Yield: 15 servings