Stollen

Growing up, my mom made a German sweet bread every Christmas season called stollen. Every year, as an adult, I get hungry for stollen and make it, carrying on the tradition my mom started in my childhood. Here is one recipe I use: Enjoy making it!

German Christmas Stollen

4 cups flour

6 tsps baking powder

2 eggs

1 stick butter, melted (1/2 cup)

3/4 cup sugar

1 cup milk

1 tsp. rum flavouring (optional)

pinch of salt

1/3 pound raisins

4 ounces candied fruit mix

1/4 pound almonds, chopped fine

Put all ingredients in a large bowl and mix well. Knead until smooth. Shape dough into a loaf. Butter baking sheet, place loaf on sheet and bake for one hour in a 350 degree F oven. Take out from oven, when done, and brush with melted butter. Put a glaze of confectioner frosting on and sprinkle with red and/or green sprinkles for Christmas!