Stollen

Make this rum-scented German Christmas bread up to two weeks before you want to serve and eat it.

298 Calories

22g Carbohydrates

9g Protein

613mg Potassium

7g Fiber

5g Sugar

1 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup dried sweetened tart cherries
1/3 cup chopped candied orange peel strips
1/3 cup chopped candied citron or lemon peel strips
3 tablespoons (1 1/2 ounces) dark rum or brandy
1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon whole milk, lukewarm (95°F to 110°F)
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
2 teaspoons instant yeast (from 1 [3/4-ounce] envelope)
1 1/4 cups (about 5 1/4 ounces) unbleached all-purpose flour, plus more for work surface
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
Oil
1 1/4 cups (about 5 1/4 ounces) unbleached all-purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
10 tablespoons (5 ounces) unsalted butter, softened
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest (from 1 lemon)
2 teaspoons grated orange zest (from 1 orange)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
2/3 cup chopped almonds or slivered almonds