1 to 1 lb. loaf frozen bread dough, thawed
1/4 c. butter, softened
1/4 c. flour
1/4 c. sugar
1 c. finely chopped blanched almonds
2/3 c. chopped red and or green maraschino cherries, well drained
1/2 tsp. each ground cinnamon, nutmeg, grated lemon peel
1/8 tsp. each ground cloves and curry powder

Roll dough into a 9 x 24 inch rectangle. Combine remaining ingredients until well blended; crumble over dough spreading to within 1 inch of edges. Roll up jelly roll fashion starting with long side; seal edges. With a floured knife, cut roll in half lengthwise; carefully turn cut side up. Loosely twist together; keeping cut sides up. Transfer to a greased and floured baking sheet. Shape into a 10 inch circle; pinch ends together firmly to seal. let rise, uncovered, in a warm place 45 to 60 minutes or until almost double in size. Bake at 375 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes.