German Weckmanner (Stutenkerl) | Ann Clark

Ingredients

• 1 ⅓ cups whole milk 
• ½ cup granulated sugar 
• 2 teaspoons active dry yeast 
• 2 large eggs, divided 
• 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest 
• 1 ½ teaspoon Ann Clark Clear Vanilla Extract 
• 5 cups (20 ounces) all-purpose flour 
• 1 teaspoon sea salt 
• ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom 
• ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature 
• 1 tablespoon water 
• 72 pieces Ann Clark Authentic Belgian Pearl Sugar 
• 48 each dried raisins or dried cranberries 
• 24 pieces slivered almonds 
• 24 clay pipes 
• 24 6-inch decorative ribbon 
• Large Gingerbread Man Cookie Cutter
• Stand mixer with dough hook attachment