Stollen

Ingredients

• 1 pkg. active dry yeast
• 1/4 c. warm water
• 1/4 c. sugar
• 1 stick butter
• 1 tsp. salt
• 2 eggs
• 1 c. milk
• 4 1/2 c. flour
• 1/2 c. chopped almonds
• 1/2 c. raisins
• 1/2 c. chopped candied red and green cherries
• 1 c. powdered sugar
• 2 Tbsp. hot water
• sliced almonds