Kugelhopf Recipe: How to Make It

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup raisins or dried cherries
• 1 tablespoon rum
• 12 blanched almonds
• 2-1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 1 cup warm heavy whipping cream, (110° to 115°)
• 1 tablespoon plus 1/2 cup sugar, divided
• 2/3 cup butter, softened
• 1/3 cup shortening or lard
• 3 large eggs, room temperature
• 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
• 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3-1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup sliced almonds
• Confectioners' sugar, optional