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German Stollen Recipe | |
German Cakes | |
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Ingredients:
1 package dry yeast 1/4 cup water 1 cup milk, scalded 1/2 cup butter or margarine 1/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom 4 to 41/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour 1 slightly-beaten egg 1 cup seedless raisins 1/4 cup currants 1/4 cup chopped mixed candied fruits 2 tablespoons grated orange peel 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel 1/4 cup chopped blanched almonds
Directions:
Soften yeast in warm water. Combine milk, butter, sugar, salt and cardamom; cool to lukewarm. Stir in 2 cups flour; beat well. Add the softened yeast and egg; beat well. Stir in fruits, peels, and nuts. Add enough of the remaining flour to make a soft dough. Turn out on a lightly floured surface. Knead till smooth and elastic (about 8 to 10 minutes). Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease surface of dough. Cover and let rise in a warm place till double (about 1> hours). Punch down; turn out on a lightly floured surface. Divide in 2 equal parts. Cover; let rise 10 minutes. Roll each of the 3 parts to a 10x6-inch rectangle. Without stretching, fold the long side over to within 1 inch of the opposite side; seal edge. Place on greased baking sheets. over and let rise in a warm place till almost double. (about 1 hour). Bake in a moderate oven (375 degrees) for 15 to 20 minutes or till golden brown. While warm, brush with Glaze. Makes 3 loaves. Glaze: Combine 1 cup sifted confectioners' sugar, 2 tablespoons hot water, and 1/2 teaspoon butter. Brush over Stollen. | |