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 raisins; 1/2 cup chopped mixed candied fruit; 1/4 cup orange juice; 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast; 1/4 cup warm water (110u00b0 to 115u00b0); 3/4 cup warm whole milk (110u00b0 to 115u00b0); 1/2 cup butter, melted; 1/4 cup sugar; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 2 tablespoons grated orange zest; 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest; 1 teaspoon salt; 5-1/4 to 5-3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup chopped almonds; Confectioners' sugar

Servings: persons

3/4 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped mixed candied fruit
1/4 cup orange juice
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110u00b0 to 115u00b0)
3/4 cup warm whole milk (110u00b0 to 115u00b0)
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup sugar
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons grated orange zest
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon salt
5-1/4 to 5-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup chopped almonds
Confectioners' sugar

1
Soak raisins and fruit in orange juice; set aside. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add milk, butter, sugar, eggs, orange and lemon zest, salt and 3 cups flour; beat until smooth. Add raisin mixture and almonds. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
2
Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours.
3
Punch dough down; let rest for 10 minutes. Divide in half; roll each half into a 10-in. x 7-in. oval. Fold one of the long sides over to within 1 in. of the opposite side; press edges lightly to seal. Place on greased
4
. Cover and let rise until nearly doubled, about 1 hour.
5
Bake at 375u00b0 for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Just before serving, dust with confectioners' sugar.

922

kcal

Calories

Fat

118

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 raisins, 1/2 cup chopped mixed candied fruit, 1/4 cup orange juice, 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast, 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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