PREPARATION ONE OF FAMOUS DESSERT
CHRISTMAS STOLLEN 1. To prepare the fruit: Combine the fruits and orange juice or rum, cover, and set aside at room temperature for up to 12 hours. 2.To prepare the dough: Using a stand mixer, mix and knead together all of the dough ingredients (except the almonds) to make a smooth, soft dough. 3.the dough and let it rise until puffy, about 60 to 90 minutes. 4.To make the filling: Divide the marzipan into three pieces and shape each into a flattened 7" log. 5.To assemble the stollen: Knead the fruit and almonds into the dough. Turn the dough out onto a lightly greased surface, divide it into three pieces, and shape each piece into an 8" x 6" oval. 6.Place one piece of almond paste or marzipan down the longer center of each oval, and fold dough over it lengthwise, leaving the top edge of the dough just shy of the bottom edge. 7.Press the top edge firmly to seal it to the dough below. 8.Place the loaves on a lightly greased or parchment-lined baking sheet...


