Recipe - German Stollen

One half cup Raisins
One half cup Candied red cherries, halved
One fourth cup Currants
One fourth cup Candied citron, minced *
One fourth cup Rum
4 One half cup Flour, allpurpose
2 Yeast, active dry packages
1 cup Milk
One fourth cup Butter or margarine
One fourth cup Sugar
One half teaspoon Salt
2 Eggs
1 tablespoon Orange peel, finely shredded
2 teaspoon Lemon peel, finely shredded
One half cup Almonds, blanched chopped
Confectioners' glaze **

* Candied citron or citrus peel, minced ** Confectioners' glaze or powdered
sugar ~ In a medium bowl combine raisins, cherries, currants, citron or
citrus peel, and rum. Set aside. In a large mixer bowl combine 1One half cups
of the flour and yeast. Heat milk, butter, sugar and salt over low heat,
stirring constantly until warm (120F to 130F). Add to dry ingredients along
with eggs and fruit peels. Beat at low speed of electric mixer for 1/2
minute, scraping sides of bowl. Beat 3 minutes at high speed. Stir in
fruitrum mixture, almonds and enough of the remaining flour to make a soft
dough. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead in enough of the
remaining flour to make a moderately soft dough that is smooth and elastic
(5 to 6 minutes). Shape into a ball. Place in a greased bowl, turning once.
Cover. Let rise until double (1 hour). Punch dough down. Divide in half.
Cover and let rest 10 minutes.

On a lightly floured surface roll each half to a 10x8inch oval. Fold
lengthwise in half so the top half overlaps to within One half inch of the
bottom half. Press folded edge firmly. Place about 4inches apart on
greased baking sheet. Cover and let rise until double (45 minutes). Bake
in a 375F oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool.

Serve sprinkled with powdered sugar or spread with Confectioners' Glaze and
decorate with candied cherries. Makes 2 loaves.

CONFECTIONERS' GLAZE

Mix 1 cup sifted powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon milk. Add more milk, 1/2
teaspoon at a time, until spreading consistency.

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