Jolly Dutch Christmas Stollen Recipe: Holiday Magic in Bread - Dave's Grill

Ingredients

• 3 1/2 cups (875 grams) all-purpose flour
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1/4 cup (57 grams) unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) warm milk (about 110°F or 43°C)
• 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) warm water (about 110°F or 43°C)
• 1/4 cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
• 7 oz (200 grams) almond paste or marzipan
• 1 packet (2.25 teaspoons) instant yeast
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries or chopped dried apricots
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup chopped almonds or pecans
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom (optional)
• 1/4 cup candied orange peel, finely chopped (optional)
• 1 tbsp rum or orange juice (to soak the dried fruit)
• 12 teaspoons milk (to soften, if needed)
• 2 tbsps unsalted butter, melted
• Powdered sugar (for dusting)