Stollen

Ingredients

• •3 cups all-purpose flour
• •1 cup warm milk
• •2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
• •1/2 cup butter, softened
• •1/3 cup sugar
• •1/2 teaspoon salt
• •1 cup mixed dried fruits (raisins, candied citrus peel)
• •1/2 cup sliced almonds
• •4 ounces marzipan
• •2 tablespoons melted butter
• •1/4 cup powdered sugar

Directions

1. 1Combine warm milk, yeast, and 1 teaspoon sugar; let sit 5 minutes until foamy.
2. 2Mix flour, remaining sugar, and salt; add yeast mixture and softened butter, kneading until smooth dough forms (10 minutes).
3. 3Fold dried fruits and almonds into dough; let rise in greased bowl 90 minutes until doubled.
4. 4Roll dough into 12x8 inch rectangle, place marzipan log in center, fold dough over and seal; shape into oval loaf.
5. 5Place on parchment paper, cover, and let rise 60 minutes until puffy.
6. 6Bake at 375°F for 45-50 minutes until golden brown and hollow-sounding when tapped.
7. 7Brush warm stollen with melted butter and generously coat with powdered sugar while still warm.

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