INGREDIENTS
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1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
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1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
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1/2 cup warm milk (110° to 115°)
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1/3 cup shortening
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1/3 cup sugar
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 egg
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4 to 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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2 cans (12-1/2 ounces each) almond cake and pastry filling
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GLAZE:
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3 cups confectioners' sugar
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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3 to 4 tablespoons water
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Purple, green and gold colored sugar