Christmas Stollen Recipe

Name: Christmas Stollen
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup seedless raisin; 1/2 cup chopped mixed candied fruits and peels (candied fruit cake mix); 1/4 cup orange juice; 5 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup slivered almonds, chopped; 1/4 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons grated orange rind; 1 tablespoon grated lemon, rind of; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 (1/4 ounce) envelope fast rising yeast; 3/4 cup milk; 1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine; 1/4 cup water; 2 eggs, at room temperature; confectioners' sugar (for dusting loaves)

Servings: persons

3/4 cup seedless raisin
1/2 cup chopped mixed candied fruits and peels (candied fruit cake mix)
1/4 cup orange juice
5 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup slivered almonds, chopped
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons grated orange rind
1 tablespoon grated lemon, rind of
1 teaspoon salt
1 (1/4 ounce) envelope fast rising yeast
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
1/4 cup water
2 eggs, at room temperature
confectioners' sugar (for dusting loaves)

1
In small bowl, soak raisins and candied fruits in orange juice.
2
Set aside 1 cup flour.
3
In large bowl, mix remaining flour, almonds, sugar, orange peel, lemon peel, salt and yeast.
4
In small sauce pan, heat milk, butter and water till hot to the touch (about 125u00b0-130u00b0F).
5
Stir hot liquids into dry mixture.
6
Stir in fruit/orange juice mixture and eggs.
7
Mix in only enough reserved flour to make a soft dough.
8
Knead dough on lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic (about 8-10 minutes).
9
Cover dough and let it rest for 10 minutes.
10
Divide dough into 2 pieces, roll each piece into a 10 x 7 inch oval.
11
Fold long side of oval over to within 1/2 inch of the opposite side, seal seam.
12
Place loaves on a greased baking sheets.
13
Cover and let rise in a warm draft free place until doubled in size (about 50-60 minutes).
14
Bake at 375u00b0F for 25-30 minutes or until done.
15
Remove loaves from baking sheets and cool on wire racks.
16
When cool, dust with confectioner's sugar.

1013

kcal

Calories

Fat

137

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup seedless raisin, 1/2 cup chopped mixed candied fruits and peels (candied fruit cake mix), 1/4 cup orange juice, 5 cups all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Christmas Stollen falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Christmas Stollen

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