Stollen (Christmas Bread)

Name: Stollen (Christmas Bread)
Ingredients: 3 1/2 Cups milk; 2 envelopes yeast; 4 Cups flour; 2 Tablespoons sugar; 2 teaspoons salt; 2 Cups shortening; 3 eggs -or-; 5 egg yolks; 6 Cups flour; 1 1/2 Cups sugar; 2 ounces Brandy; 1 pound raisins; 1/4 pound dried apricots; 1/2 teaspoon cardamom; 1 pound pecans or almonds; 1/2 pound citron; 3 pounds mixed glace fruits; 1/2 pound marrons glace (candied chestnuts); 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind; 1 Cup flour; powdered sugar, for topping

"A wonderful tradition, Stollen is a German bread full of deep, rich flavors. Coated in sugar, this delectable confection is perfect with afternoon tea...."

INGREDIENTS

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3 1/2 Cups milk

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2 envelopes yeast

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4 Cups flour

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2 Tablespoons sugar

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2 teaspoons salt

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2 Cups shortening

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3 eggs -or-

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5 egg yolks

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6 Cups flour

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1 1/2 Cups sugar

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2 ounces Brandy

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1 pound raisins

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1/4 pound dried apricots

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1/2 teaspoon cardamom

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1 pound pecans or almonds

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1/2 pound citron

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3 pounds mixed glace fruits

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1/2 pound marrons glace (candied chestnuts)

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2 teaspoons grated lemon rind

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1 Cup flour

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powdered sugar, for topping

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