German Stollen Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 package yeast
• 3/4 cup warm water
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 whole eggs
• 1 egg yolk
• 1/2 cup butter plus 3 tablespoons
• 3 1/2 cups flour
• 1/2 cup chopped blanched almonds
• 1/4 cup chopped citron
• 1/4 cup candied cherries
• 1/4 cup golden raisins
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest