Stollen

Name: Stollen
Ingredients: 1 pkg. dry yeast; 2/3 c. milk; 1/4 c. sugar; 1/2 tsp. almond extract; 3 1/4 to 3 1/2 c. sifted flour; 1 c. golden raisins; confectioners sugar icing; 1/4 c. lukewarm water; 1/2 c. butter; 1 egg; 1/2 tsp. salt; 3/4 c. blanched, slivered almonds; 1/2 c. halved candied cherries

13 ingredients

14 steps

Ingredients

1 pkg. dry yeast
2/3 c. milk
1/4 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. almond extract
3 1/4 to 3 1/2 c. sifted flour
1 c. golden raisins
confectioners sugar icing
1/4 c. lukewarm water
1/2 c. butter
1 egg
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 c. blanched, slivered almonds
1/2 c. halved candied cherries

Directions

1

Dissolve yeast in water; scald milk; add butter and sugar and stir until sugar is dissolved.
2

Cool to lukewarm.
3

Beat egg and add to milk mixture with yeast, almond extract and salt.
4

Stir in 2 cups flour and beat until smooth.
5

Stir in almonds, raisins and cherries.
6

Add remaining flour and mix until smooth.
7

Cover and let rise in warm place until doubled in size.
8

Punch down; knead lightly and pat to 12-inch circle.
9

Fold in half; press edges together firmly.
10

Place on greased sheet (baking).
11

Brush top with melted butter.
12

Let rise 1/2 hour in warm place.
13

Bake in 350° oven for about 30 minutes.
14

Spread top with icing while warm. Makes one large loaf.