Cherry Almond Sweet Rolls

Ingredients (21)

• For the rolls:
• 2 packages active dry yeast
• 1 cup lukewarm water
• 6 tablespoons shortening or butter
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 9 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
• 2 cups hot water
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 1 tablespoon salt
• For the Cherry Filling:
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter,
• 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
• 4 oz almond paste
• 3 cups chopped frozen or fresh cherries,
• 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
• For the Frosting:
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter,
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 4 tablespoons milk
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 1/3 cup sliced almonds