Stollen (German Christmas Bread) Recipe

• 1/2 c. golden brown raisins
• 1/2 c. currants
• 1/2 c. diced citron
• 1/2 c. minced candied or possibly glace cherries
• 2 T rum or possibly brandy
• 4 1/2 c. all-purpose flour, plus additional 1/2 c. as needed
• 2 (1/4 ounce) pkg. active dry yeast (2 scant T)
• 1/3 c. sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 c. lowfat milk
• 4 T butter, cut up
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 1/2 c. (2 ounce) slivered blanched almonds
• Butter, softened
• Powdered sugar

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