Christmas Stolen - cooking recipe

Ingredients

5 1/2 to 6 1/2 c. flour
1/2 c. sugar
1 1/4 tsp. salt
2 pkg. yeast
3/4 c. milk
1/2 c. water
2/3 c. margarine
3 eggs
3/4 c. blanched almonds
3/4 c. mixed candied fruits
1/3 c. golden raisins
confectioners sugar

Preparation

In a large bowl, mix 2 cups flour, sugar, salt and yeast. Combine milk, water and margarine in a saucepan.
Heat over low heat until warm (margarine doesn't need to melt).
Gradually add liquids to dry ingredients and beat 2 minutes at medium speed and 2 minutes on high speed.
Stir in enough additional flour to make a soft dough. Turn onto lightly floured board; knead until smooth and elastic, 8 to 10 minutes.
Place in greased bowl, turning to grease top.
Cover and let rise in a warm place, free from drafts, until double in bulk, about 1 1/2 hours.