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Christmas Stollen Recipe

A traditional German Christmas bread filled with dried fruits, nuts, and marzipan.
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Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: German
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 4 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 cup Milk warmed
  • 1 package Active dry yeast
  • ½ cup Sugar
  • ½ cup Butter softened
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Raisins
  • ½ cup Candied citrus peel
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1 cup Marzipan rolled into a log
  • ¼ cup Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm milk. Let it sit for about 10 minutes until frothy.
  2. 2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, butter, and yeast mixture. Knead until a dough forms.
  3. 3. Add the raisins, candied citrus peel, and vanilla extract to the dough. Knead until well combined.
  4. 4. Let the dough rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  5. 5. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Punch down the dough and roll it out into a rectangle. Place the marzipan log in the center and fold the dough over it, sealing the edges.
  6. 6. Place the stollen on a baking sheet and bake for about 60 minutes or until golden brown.
  7. 7. Let the stollen cool completely, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Bread, Christmas, Holiday
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