Christmas Stollen

14 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 c. milk
  • 1 lb. shortening (2 c.)
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 2 tsp. salt
  • 4 eggs, beaten
  • 2 yeast cakes or dry powdered yeast
  • 8 c. flour
  • 1 c. citron
  • 1 c. raisins
  • 2 Tbsp. grated lemon rind
  • 2 Tbsp. grated orange rind
  • 1 tsp. nutmeg
  • 1/4 c. water
  • butter

Directions

  1. 1
    Scald milk.
  2. 2
    Pour over shortening, sugar and salt.
  3. 3
    Cool to lukewarm.
  4. 4
    Add eggs; add yeast that has been softened in 1/4 cup water..
  5. 5
    Add 4 cups flour and beat.
  6. 6
    Add citron, raisins, rind, nutmeg and remaining flour.
  7. 7
    Knead and place in covered pan to rise 3 to 4 hours.

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