Stollen

* Exported from MasterCook *

STOLLEN

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Serving Size : 2 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Breads German

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/2 c Chopped candied citron
1/4 c Chopped candied angelica
1/2 c Golden raisins
:Boiling water
8 tb Butter
2 pk Dry yeast
1 c Milk -- warmed
1 t Salt
2 Eggs -- slightly beaten
2/3 c Granulated sugar
1/2 ts Mace
1/4 ts Ground cardamom
5 1/2 c All-purpose flour (about)
3/4 c Chopped blanched almonds
2 tb Confectioners' sugar

PREHEAT OVEN TO 350F. Combine the citron, angelica and
raisins in a small bowl, pour boiling water over to
cover, then stir and let stand. Melt the butter and
let cool to lukewarm. Sprinkle the yeast over the milk
in a large bowl, stir, and let stand a few minutes to
dissolve. Add the salt, eggs, butter, granulated
sugar, mace and cardamom, and mix well. Add 2 cups of
the flour and beat vigorously until smooth. Add 3 more
cups flour, 1 cup at a time, beating well after each.
After adding the last cup, beat until the dough holds
together in a shaggy ball. Turn out onto a lightly
floured surface and knead for a minute or 2,
sprinkling on more flour if necessary to keep it from
being too sticky. Let rest for 10 minutes. Drain the
fruits and raisins in a strainer and press firmly to
remove excess water.

Sprinkle the fruit and nuts over the dough, and resume
kneading until the dough is smooth and elastic. Add a
little more flour as necessary to keep it from being
too sticky. Place in a greased bowl, and turn the
dough about to coat all surfaces. Cover and let rise
until double in bulk. (This dough is especially rich,
and the first rise might take as long as 3 hours,
depending on the temperature of your kitchen.) Punch
the dough down and divide in half. Shape and pat each
piece into an oval about 10 inches long and 4 1/2
inches at the widest part. Fold almost in half the
long way, bringing the upper edge only about 2/3 of
the way over, so the bottom edge extends beyond the
top. Place the loaves on a greased baking sheet,
leaving several inches between them. Cover lightly and
let rise for 45 minutes. Bake in a preheated 350F oven
for about 40-to-45 minutes, until nicely browned.
Remove from the oven and dust with the confectioners'
sugar sprinkled through a sieve, then transfer to
racks to cool. Makes 2 Loaves



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