Stollen
["1 pkg. active dry yeast", "1/4 c. warm water", "1/4 c. sugar", "1 stick butter", "1 tsp. salt", "2 eggs", "1 c. milk", "4 1/2 c. flour", "1/2 c. chopped almonds", "1/2 c. raisins", "1/2 c. chopped candied red and green cherries", "1 c. powdered sugar", "2 Tbsp. hot water", "sliced almonds"]
["Sprinkle the yeast over the warm water in a small bowl; add a pinch of sugar, stir to dissolve and let stand for 5 minutes."]
["active dry yeast", "warm water", "sugar", "butter", "salt", "eggs", "milk", "flour", "almonds", "raisins", "candied red", "powdered sugar", "water", "almonds"]