Old Fashioned Stollen With Almonds Recipe

• 1 1/3 c. plus 1 1/2 tsp. lukewarm lowfat milk (95F. to 100F.)
• 1 1/2 tsp lukewarm water (95F. to 100F.)
• 1 1/2 tsp sugar
• 1 x fresh yeast cake
• 2 2/3 c. all purpose flour
• 3 1/2 c. plus 3 Tbsp. (about) all purpose flour
• 1 1/3 c. raisins
• 2/3 c. blanched slivered almonds
• 2/3 c. minced candied fruit
• 1 c. unsalted butter room temperature (2 sticks)
• 1 c. sugar
• 2 x Large eggs
• 1 Tbsp. grnd cardamom
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp salt

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