Ingredients

  • 12 to 14 c. flour
  • 3 c. milk
  • 1 1/2 lb. butter
  • 1 1/2 c. sugar
  • 6 eggs
  • 4 Tbsp. dry yeast
  • 3 tsp. cardamon (optional
  • grated peel from 3 lemons
  • 2 c. each dark and white raisins
  • 1 c. dried currants (optional)
  • 3 c. shredded nuts (walnuts or pecans)
  • 1 c. chopped almonds

Method

  • Melt butter in large saucepan, add milk, eggs and sugar.
  • Mix well.
  • Transfer to a large bowl.
  • In 1/2 cup lukewarm water with 1 teaspoon sugar, dissolve yeast and wait 3 to 5 minutes until it bubbles.
  • Add 4 cups of flour and the yeast mixture to butter mixture.
  • Mix well.
  • Add remaining flour, cardamon and lemon peel. Beat vigorously for 10 to 15 minutes until very smooth and elastic.
  • Add nuts, raisins and currants, knead them into stollen while in bowl.
  • Cover and let rise until double, 2 to 4 hours. After rising, punch down.