Christmas Tree Bread Recipe

INGREDIENTS

• 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
• BASIC SWEET DOUGH:
• 1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 5 tablespoons butter, softened
• 2 cups warm milk (110° to 115°)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon mace
• 3 Eggland's Best Eggs, beaten
• 8 to 8-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
• PECAN CREAM FILLING:
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 1-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1 egg yolk
• 1/4 cup finely chopped pecans
• GLAZE:
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 4 tablespoons milk
• 1-1/2 teaspoons butter, melted
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Red and green candied cherries