1 loaf bread dough (thawed)

½ cup mixed candied fruit

¼ cup raisins

¼ cup chopped almonds

¼ cup chopped walnuts

2 tablespoons sugar

½ teaspoon cinnamon

Icing

1 cup confectionery sugar

1 tablespoon butter

¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

4 teaspoons water

12 candied cherries

Heat oven to 350° F. Grease a 9-inch round cake pan. Let dough rise until doubled, then roll out to a 14x7-inch rectangle. Sprinkle half of the dough with nuts and fruit. Roll out, shape into a round ball, and place in greased pan. Brush the top with butter, sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar. Cover and let rise until doubled (1 to 1 ½ hours). Bake 30-40 minutes. Frost cake. Place candied cherries on top of icing.

By Ann Moura