Fruit-Filled Stollen - Restaurant Association of Nova Scotia

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup raisins
• 3/4 cup mixed candied fruit
• 1/3 cup rum or orange juice
• 1/4 cup warm water (105–110°F)
• 2 envelopes active dry yeast
• 4 1/2–5 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 cup warm milk (105–110°F)
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons grated lemon peel
• 1/2 teaspoon ground mace
• 1 cup chopped blanched almonds
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon
• 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
• 5 1/2 tablespoons whipping cream
• red and green candied cherries