Almond-Filled Stollen Recipe

Ingredients

• Pastry
• 2 (1/4-ounce ) packages quick-rise active dry yeast
• 1/2 cup warm water (105°F to 115°F)
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 3 to 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup Land O Lakes® Butter softened
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 2 large Land O Lakes® Eggs (yolks only)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 3/4 cup currants or raisins
• 1/2 cup candied fruit mix
• 2 tablespoons brandy, almond-flavored liqueur or apple juice
• 1 (7-ounce ) tube almond paste
• 3 tablespoons Land O Lakes® Butter softened
• 1 large Land O Lakes® Egg
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 1 tablespoon powdered sugar