Christmas Stollen
["2 pkg. dry yeast", "3/4 c. warm water", "1/2 c. sugar", "1 tsp. salt", "3 eggs", "1/2 c. butter", "3 1/2 c. flour", "1/2 c. chopped almonds", "1/4 c. citron", "1/4 c. candied cherries", "1/4 c. raisins"]
["Dissolve yeast in warm water; add sugar, salt, eggs, butter and half of the flour.", "Beat 10 minutes at medium speed on mixer or by hand.", "Blend in rest of flour, almonds and fruits.", "Cover; let rise in warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.", "Stir down batter by beating 25 strokes.", "Cover tightly and refrigerate overnight.", "On well floured board, divide dough in half, press each half into a 10 x 7-inch oval sheet.", "Spread with 2 tablespoons soft butter or margarine.", "Fold each in two length-ways, firmly pressing edges in place on greased baking sheet.", "Brush top with slightly beaten egg whites mixed with 1 tablespoon water.", "Let rise in warm place until light.", "Bake at 375\u00b0 for 20 minutes or until done.", "When cool, frost and decorate with almonds and cherries.", "Makes 2."]
["yeast", "warm water", "sugar", "salt", "eggs", "butter", "flour", "almonds", "citron", "candied cherries", "raisins"]