German Stallen Bread

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This sounds so good!! my grandmother made one that was very similar but i was never able to get the recipe from her

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Steps

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Proof the yeast in warm water about 105-115 degrees for about 10 minutes.

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Melt butter in hot milk.

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Add sugar , salt , and cardamom.

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Cool to luke warm.

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Stir in 2 cups flour.

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Add eggs.

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Beat well.

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Stir in yeast , fruit peels , and nuts.

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Add remaining flour to make soft dough.

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Turn out on lightly floured surface.

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Cover and let rise 10 minutes.

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Knead 5 minutes until smooth and satiny.

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Place in lightly greased bowl.

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Cover and let rise until doubled , about 1 1 / 2 hours.

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Punch down.

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Divide in 3 equal parts.

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Cover and let rise about 30 mins more.

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Bake at 375 degrees for 20-25 minutes.

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Combine the glaze ingredients and drizzle over the bread.

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Ingredients

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dry yeast, water, butter, milk, sugar, salt, ground cardamom, all-purpose flour, egg, raisins, orange rind, lemon peel, almonds, powdered sugar, hot water