German Stollen - In the Spirit of Tradition

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups (265 grams) golden raisins
• 1/3 cup (75 grams) candied lemon peel
• 1/4 cup (35 grams) candied orange peel
• 1/2 cup (90 grams) whole almonds, blanched & chopped
• 4 oz (100 ml) dark rum
• 2 pkg (2 1/4 tsp each) active dry yeast
• 1/4 cup lukewarm water / 1 tsp sugar
• 5 cups flour, separated
• 1 cup lukewarm milk
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 250 grams butter, cut into small pieces & softened
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 lemon, zest only
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp cardamom
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• Powdered sugar for dusting