Stollen

In a mixing bowl stir yeast into luke warm water,.  Stir to dissolve.  Add 4 cups of the flour, eggs, salt and almond extract.  Beat until smooth and dough is formed.  Sprinkle with about 1 tsp. of the flour.  Let stand in a warm place until doubled in size.  Punch dough down.  Place on a lightly floured surface.  Knead in softened margarine, sugar and remaining flour until smooth and well blended.  Knead in lemon or orange peel, raisins,currants and almonds.  Divide into 2 equal potions.  Roll out each to an oval shape, about 1/4 in. thick and 9" by 6" at the widest point.   Fold one long side about 1/4 of the way over the other.  Gently press the edges together to make a loaf about 3 to 3 1/4 inches wide and 9 inches long.  Place on a greased baking sheet, cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk (about 30=40 minutes).  Brush top with margarine. Bake in overn (400 degrees) about 25 minutes.  Brush with rest of margarine.  Sprinkle with posdered sugar.  Return to oven for 1 minute.  Cool on rack.