Ingredients:
1 pkg Dry Active Yeast
3 T Warm Water
1/4 C Sugar
1/4 C Butter, melted
1/3 C Milk
2 Eggs
1/2 t Salt
3 to 3 1/2 C Flour
12 oz Cream Cheese
1/2 C Sugar
1 Egg
1 t Lemon Peel, grated
Directions:
Dissolve yeast in warm water and let stand 5 minutes. Add sugar, butter, milk, eggs, salt, and 2 cups flour. Beat on low speed for 3 minutes. Stir in enough flour to form a soft dough.
Knead on a floured surface until smooth about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to cover top, and let rise in a warm place until doubled. About an hour.
Beat last four (filling) ingredients until fluffy, set aside. Punch down dough. On a floured surface roll into a 14″x12″ rectangle. Place on a greased baking sheet. Spread filling down the center of rectangle lengthwise.
Cut 1″ wide strips in 3″ from edge. Fold alternating strips at an angle across filling. Seal end. Cover and let rise 30 minutes. Bake at 375 degrees F for 25 to 30 minutes. Cool.
Icing: 1/2 C Icing Sugar, 2-3 T Milk, 1/2 t Vanilla. Combine ingredients and drizzle over bread. Top with sliced maraschino cherries.