Danish Almond Ring

1/4 Cup Sugar

3 Tablespoons Margarine -- softened

3 1/2 Ounces Almond Paste -- broken in pieces

1 8 Ounce Can Pillsbury Crescent Dinner Rolls

1 Whole Egg -- beaten

2 Teaspoons Sugar

1/4 Cup Almonds -- sliced

Heat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly grease cookie sheet. In a small bowl, using fork, combine sugar, margarine and almond paste; mix well. Set aside.

Unroll dough into 2 long rectangles; over lap long sides to form 1 large rectangle. Firmly press perforations to seal. Press or roll out 16x8 inch rectangle; cut lengthwise into three equal strips. Place 3 tablespoons filling mixture evenly down center of each strip. Gently press filling to form 1 inch wide strip. Overlap side of dough over filling; firmly pinch edges to seal. On ungreased cookie sheet, loosely braid 3 filled strips. Form braid into ring; pinch ends of strips together to seal. Brush with egg; sprinkle with sugar and almonds.

Bake at 375 degrees for 15 to 22 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 5 minutes; remove from cookie sheet. Serve warm.