Bread-Bakers v100.n067.2

I love sweet breads with almond flavoring and would like to have some such 
recipes under my best.  Does anyone have a tasty loaf using almond paste in 
particular?  Or recommend any improvisational ways of using it?  Pairing 
almond and raspberry or cherry is particularly tasty.  Any other 
suggestions are welcome.

On a separate note, I wanted to recommend a good book on artisan bread 
baking called "Amy's Bread," written by owners of an NYC bakery.  It has 
lots of detailed explanation about technique, texture and flavor, and its 
photos are particularly inspirational!  I have only made the easier recipes 
from the book, but love good crusty Italian bread and recipe for the 
wand-style loaf in this book is very good.  Can anyone else comment on 
their experience with the book?

Alexandra M.