Stollen Traditional German Christmas Bread Recipe

• 1/4 ounce Active dry yeast, (1 package)
• 3/4 c. Hot water
• 1/2 c. Granulated sugar
• 3 lrg Large eggs
• 1 x Egg yolk
• 1/2 c. Soft butter
• 3 1/2 c. Flour
• 1 c. Minced blanched almonds
• 1/2 c. Citronat (candied lemon peel), cut into small pcs
• 1/2 c. Orangenat (candied orange peel), cut into small pcs
• 1/2 c. Raisins, optional
• 1 Tbsp. Grated lemon peel

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