No-Yeast Stollen

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350* F.
2. 2
   Into large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, cardamom and salt.
3. 3
   Cut in the butter until coarse crumbs form.
4. 4
   Mix together cottage cheese, egg and vanilla.
5. 5
   Add to flour mixture along with raisins.
6. 6
   Stir until dough forms.
7. 7
   Turn out onto lightly floured board and knead abut 10 turns, adding more flour if neccessary.
8. 8
   Dough should be soft, not stiff.
9. 9
   Roll dough into a 10-inch circle.
10. 10
    Brush with 1 Tablespoon melted butter.
11. 11
    Fold dough in half, just a little off-center.
12. 12
    Bake on greased cookie sheet 40-50 minutes, or till golden brown.
13. 13
    Brush with 2 Tablespoons butter while hot.
14. 14
    Cool on wire rack.
15. 15
    Wrap in plastic or foil when completely cool.
16. 16
    Store at room temperature for 2 days before serving.
17. 17
    Sprinkle with confectioner's sugar just before serving.
18. 18
    Keeps up to 1 week.