Grandmom's Stollen

I always made this at Christmas, but now it's a regular on my baking schedule.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Combine flour, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, and sugar

Step 2

Add butter and mix until it resembles crumbs

Step 3

Add cottage cheese, milk, eggs, rum, and lemon rind

Step 4

Fold in raisins, cherries, and nuts

Step 5

Turn dough out onto a slightly floured surface. Kneed 2 or 3 times and shape into ovals

Step 6

Lightly flour rolling pin and roll to a 10 x 8 rectangle

Step 7

Fold over 3/4 of the dough, brush with egg white and seal by pressing down lightly

Step 8

Bake at 350° for 50 - 60 minutes

Step 9

Sprinkle with powdered sugar or spiced butter