Stollen
["2 containers (4 oz. each) mixed candied fruits", "1/2 c. seedless raisins", "2 envelopes dry yeast", "3/4 c. plus 1/2 tsp. granulated sugar", "3/4 c. (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter or regular oleo, softened", "3 eggs", "1 c. blanched almonds, coarsely chopped", "1/2 stick butter or oleo, melted", "1 (4 oz.) container candied cherries", "1 1/2 c. milk", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1/4 tsp. ground cardamon", "1 tsp. grated lemon rind", "3/4 tsp. almond extract", "1 tsp. rum flavoring", "8 c. all-purpose flour"]
["Combine fruits and nuts in bowl and dredge with 1/4 cup flour. Heat milk in small saucepan (or in microwave bowl in microwave oven) until very warm, not hot.", "Pour into large bowl.", "Sprinkle yeast and the 1/2 teaspoon sugar into milk.", "Stir to dissolve; let stand until bubbly, about 10 minutes.", "Stir in remaining sugar, softened shortening, eggs, salt, cardamon, lemon rind, almond and rum flavorings and 3 cups of the flour.", "Beat until smooth.", "Stir in enough of the remaining flour to make a soft dough.", "Turn out onto a floured surface.", "Knead until smooth and elastic, about 15 minutes, using only as much additional flour as needed to keep dough from sticking."]
["containers", "raisins", "yeast", "granulated sugar", "butter", "eggs", "blanched almonds", "butter", "candied cherries", "milk", "salt", "ground cardamon", "lemon rind", "almond extract", "rum flavoring", "flour"]