Description
A traditional German Christmas bread filled with nuts and dried fruits, dusted with powdered sugar.
Ingredients
Scale
- 250g all-purpose flour
- 125g unsalted butter, softened
- 75g granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 50ml milk
- 50g mixed candied peel
- 50g raisins
- 50g chopped almonds
- 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk. Let sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg.
- Gradually add the flour, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg to the butter mixture, alternating with the yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Gently fold in the candied peel, raisins, and chopped almonds.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours, or until doubled in size.
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Shape the dough into an oval or traditional stollen shape.
- Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Let cool completely on a wire rack.
- Dust generously with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can soak the raisins in rum or brandy overnight.
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
- The stollen can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: German Nut Stollen, Christmas Bread, Holiday Baking, Traditional German Pastry, Festive Dessert