1 pkg. yeast
1/4 c. warm water
1/3 c. sugar
1/4 c. milk
3 tbsp. butter (butter)
1/3 c. sour cream (I use yogurt instead)
2 1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. lemon rind
3 egg yolk
1/3 c. almonds
1 tsp. water

Proof yeast in warm water and 1 teaspoon sugar. Set aside. Add butter to milk and heat slightly to melt butter. When cool, add yogurt and yeast mixture to milk. Add 2 egg yolks and lemon rind. Mix 1 1/2 cups flour, sugar, and salt. Add to wet mixture and add remaining flour. Knead. Toast slightly 1/4 cups almonds and add to dough. Let rise 1 hour in greased bowl (until doubled). Punch down and let rest 10 minutes. Shape into 36 inch rope and shape like pretzel on baking sheet. Rise. Brush with water and egg yolk mixture. Sprinkle with remaining almonds. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes.