[Godzchild]

Stollen
(German Fruit Bread) passed down from my Oma


3/4 cup raisins
8 oz candied fruit
2 oz rum
1 oz active dry yeast
12 tsp granulated sugar
1/4 cup warm water
1 cup white flour
1-1/4 cup whole wheat flour
4 tbsp rolled oats
4 tbsp wheat bran
3 tbsp wheat germ
2 tbsp cornmeal
2 tbsp flaxseed
1/2 cup Soy milk
1/2 tsp lemon peel
1/4 tsp almond extract
1/2 tsp salt
3 tbsp unsweetened applesauce
3 tbsp vegan butter, softened (or butter substitute)
1/2 cup egg beaters

Place raisins and candied fruit in a plastic container. Sprinkle with rum and refrigerate until needed.
In a small bowl mix sugar, yeast, & warm water. Let proof (double in size).
Meanwhile, place white flour, whole wheat flour, wheat bran, wheat germ, rolled oats, cornmeal, and flaxseed in a food processor and pulse to combine thoroughly.
Place the flour mixture in a large bowl and make a well in the center. Add everything but the raisin mix. Mix thoroughly to make a dough.
Turn out onto a floured surface and knead until the dough isn't sticky.
Knead in the raisin mixture , then place the dough in a greased (w/ cooking spray) bowl and turn to coat all sides of the dough.
Cover the dough and place in a warm location and allow to double in size (approx 1 and 1/2 hours).
Punch the dough down and let it rest for 10 minutes.
Roll the dough into a elongated loaf with tapered ends (about 14-16 inches long)
Brush with 1 tsp melted butter and place on a sheet pan and in a warm location and allow to rise for an additional 1 hour.
Bake for 30-45 minutes at 350 F degrees until golden then remove from oven and cool on wire rack.
You can sprinkle with confectioners sugar if desired.

This is my family's favorite for the Holidays