Coffee Braid

I did end up making this bread on All Saints Day. It was a hit! It turned out very well, and even looks pretty. I have never made bread before, so I am a little proud. OK, a lot proud ;-)

Isn't it pretty? I did not have course sugar on hand, or sliced almonds, so I substituted powdered sugar and walnuts. I think either way it would be very good. DH has even talked me into making it when we go to his parents' house for Christmas. We'll see what happens to it at high altitude.