Bread Machine Stollen Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup chopped almonds, toasted
• 1/2 cup mixed dried fruits (such as raisins, currants, chopped candied orange, and lemon peel)
• 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 1/2 cup whole milk, warm (110°F)
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
• 1 large egg, room temperature
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon rum or orange juice (optional for soaking dried fruits)
• 1/4 cup marzipan log (for a traditional marzipan center)
• 2 tablespoons poppy seeds (for additional texture and flavor)
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for dusting after baking)