Stollen is a traditional German sweet bread that is often enjoyed during the holiday season. It is a delicious and hearty treat that is perfect for sharing with family and friends. This recipe is easy to follow and will produce a stollen that is both flavorful and moist.
Ingredients
To make stollen, you will need the following ingredients:
1 cup milk
2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp ground cardamom
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup candied orange peel
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
1. Warm the milk in a small saucepan over low heat until it reaches 110°F. 2. In a large mixing bowl, sprinkle the yeast over the warm milk and let sit for 5 minutes. 3. Add the sugar, butter, salt, nutmeg, cardamom, raisins, and candied orange peel to the bowl and mix well. 4. Add the flour to the bowl, 1 cup at a time, and mix until a dough forms. 5. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for 10 minutes. 6. Place the dough in a greased bowl and cover with a damp cloth. Let rise in a warm place for 1 hour. 7. Preheat the oven to 350°F. 8. Punch down the dough and knead in the slivered almonds. 9. Form the dough into a log shape and place on a greased baking sheet. 10. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the stollen is golden brown. 11. Let the stollen cool for 10 minutes before dusting with powdered sugar. 12. Slice and serve.
Nutrition
This stollen recipe makes 12 servings. Each serving has approximately:
Calories: 310
Protein: 6g
Fat: 10g
Carbohydrates: 50g
Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 20g
Sodium: 105mg
Tips and Tricks
- For a softer stollen, add 1/4 cup of mashed potatoes to the dough. - If you don't have candied orange peel, you can substitute with candied lemon peel. - To make the stollen ahead of time, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. - Stollen makes a great gift! Wrap it in festive wrapping paper and tie with a ribbon. - If you want to make a larger batch of stollen, simply double or triple the recipe.
Conclusion
Making stollen is a fun and rewarding baking project that is perfect for the holiday season. This recipe is easy to follow and produces a delicious and satisfying treat that is sure to impress your guests. Whether you are an experienced baker or a beginner, this stollen recipe is a must-try!
