Christmas Wreath Pastry

Name: Christmas Wreath Pastry
Cook time: 3 h 20 min
Total time: 3 h 20 min
Cuisine: European, British
Ingredients: 3/4 cup dried cherries; 1/4 cup orange liqueur (such as Grand Marnier or Cointreau); 10 ounces almond paste; 1/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature; 1 tablespoons all purpose flour; Zest of 1 lemon; 4 1/2 teaspoons instant yeast; 1 1/3 cups warm whole milk (110°F-115°F); 1/2 cup sugar; 3 1/3 cups all purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/3 cup vegetable oil; 1 cup powdered sugar; 1 to 2 tablespoons whole milk; 2 tablespoons sliced almonds