Christmas Stollen

Directions

1. 1
   Scald milk.
2. 2
   Add sugar, salt and butter; cool to lukewarm. Mix yeast with 1 tablespoon sugar; add to lukewarm milk.
3. 3
   Stir. Add eggs.
4. 4
   Add 3 cups of flour; beat well.
5. 5
   Add the cardamom, raisins and citron.
6. 6
   Add rest of flour until smooth and satiny. Place in warm place for 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
7. 7
   Divide dough into 1/3 for each Stollen.
8. 8
   Roll each part to an 8 x 10-inch oval.
9. 9
   Press center; fold over.
10. 10
    Let rise 45 minutes, until doubled.
11. 11
    Bake at 350° for about 30 minutes.