Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups warm milk or water (110 to 115 degrees F)
• 2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
• 6 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
• 1 1/2 cups butter
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 3 eggs
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 teaspoon grated lemon peel
• 1/2 pound raisins
• 1/2 pound chopped blanched almonds
• 1/2 cup chopped candied fruit
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted
• LEMON GLAZE:
• 1 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract