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Christmas Stollen

2 Packages Active Dry Yeast 2 Eggs, Beaten
1/4 Cup Warm Water 1/2 Cup (4 Ounces) Candied Citron
3/4 Cup Milk (Scalded & Cooled) 1/2 Cup (4 Ounces) Candied Orange Peel
Grated Rind Of 1 Lemon 1 1/2 Cups Raisins
4 1/2 Cups Sifted Flour 3/4 Cup Blanched Almonds, Chopped
1/2 Cup Sugar 1/4 Cup Melted Butter
1/4 Cup Butter Powdered Sugar
1/4 Teaspoon Salt

Dissolve yeast in warm water (110 degrees) in large bowl. Stir in milk, lemon rind and 1 1/2 cup flour. Beat until smooth. Cover with clean towel and let rise in warm place 45 minutes.

Cream sugar, butter and salt. Add to beaten eggs and remaining 3 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Turn out dough on lightly floured board. Press into ball. Knead until dough is smooth and elastic adding only enough flour to keep from sticking.

Chop candied citron and orange peel. Sprinkled candied citron on dough; knead in. Continue to add and knead in candied orange peel, raisins and almonds. Let rise for 2 hours or until doubled in size. Roll half the dough into oblong, 3/4-inch thick. Brush with melted butter and fold over in pocket book shape and press together. Repeat with other half of dough. Cover with clean towl and let rise 45 minutes. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes. Cool and sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Recipe - Jean Hansen

"Also called 'Christmas Coffee Cake', my Mom would make this for Christmas morning.  It's a nice coffee cake to make for somebody at the holidays because it has a very nice presentation." - Calla Ferre

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