Christmas Stollen – Simmer + Sauce

Ingredients

• For the Sweet Dough:
• 4 tablespoons sugar, divided
• 1/4 cup warm water
• 1 package of dry active yeast
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• For the Stollen:
• 3/4 cup dark raisins
• 1/4 cup dried apricots
• 1/4 cup dried cherries
• 1/2 cup candied orange peel
• 1/2 cup brandy
• 1/3 cup plain or lightly toasted sliced almonds
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, divided
• Confectioners' sugar, for dusting