Stollen recipe

Stollen recipe

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Recipe intro

The Stollen recipe is a traditional German Christmas bread that is rich, buttery, and packed with flavors. It is made with a yeast dough that is filled with a mixture of dried fruits, nuts, and spices. The bread is then baked until golden brown and dusted with powdered sugar. This recipe has been passed down through generations and is a delightful treat to enjoy during the holiday season.

Keywords: Stollen, German, Christmas bread, dried fruits, powdered sugar

stollen recipe details

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Ingredients

1 kg	plain flour
3 tbsp	active dried yeast
1 pinch(es)	caster sugar
1 tbsp	lukewarm milk
375 ml	lukewarm milk
250 g	unsalted butter
200 g	sultanas
250 g	blanched almonds, chopped
100 g	candied lemon peel, finely chopped
100 g	candied orange peel, finely chopped
½ tsp	salt
200 g	caster sugar
2	egg yolks
2 tbsp	unsalted butter, melted, to glaze
	icing sugar, for dusting

Instructions

Place the flour in a large bowl, sprinkle over the yeast and a little sugar, and add a tbsp of warm milk. Allow to stand in a warm place for an hour while loosely covered.

Heat the butter and milk in a saucepan over low heat and warm until the butter melts.

In a large bowl combine the yeast mixture, butter mixture, nuts, peel, salt, sugar and egg yolks. Mix until a soft dough forms and then mix in the sultanas. Cover bowl and allow to stand for an hour until doubled in size.

Preheat oven to Gas Mark ½, 130°C, 250°F.

Turn out to a lightly floured surface and shape to a loaf. Place on a baking sheet and bake for about 30 minutes.

When baked, and while still hot, brush with melted butter and dredge with icing sugar.

Preparation time:
ca. 2 hrs 30 min
Grade of difficulty:
medium
Calories per portion:
n/a