GRANDMA'S STOLLEN

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When I was a child, my grandmother always prepared stollen at Christmas and Easter. This recipe makes four loaves, which are great to share with family and friends.-Kathy Green, Layton, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 loaves (12 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups chopped almonds
1-1/2 cups chopped candied citron
1-1/2 cups red candied cherries
3/4 cup chopped candied pineapple
3/4 cup golden raisins
3/4 cup brandy
7 to 8 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
2 teaspoons salt
1-1/2 cups milk
1-1/2 cups butter, cubed
3 eggs
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the almonds, citron, cherries, pineapple and raisins. Stir in brandy. Cover and let stand for several hours or overnight, stirring occasionally., In a large bowl, combine 4 cups flour, sugar, yeast and salt. In a small saucepan, heat milk and butter to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat just until moistened. Add eggs; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough., Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a very large greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Punch dough down; turn onto a floured surface. Knead fruit mixture into dough (knead in more flour if necessary). Divide into fourths. Roll each portion into a 10-in. x 8-in. oval. Fold a long side over to within 1 in. of opposite side; press edges lightly to seal. Place on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. , Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar. ,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 173mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.