Luchow's Stollen Recipe

Name: Luchow's Stollen
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cups sifted flour; 3 cups milk; 1 lb butter, melted; 6 eggs; 1 lb seedless raisin; 1 lb currants; 2 cups sugar; ½ teaspoon mace; 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 tablespoon cognac; 2 ¼ cups blanched almonds, chopped; 12 lb citron, finely chopped; 1 ½ teaspoons salt; 2 (1/4 ounce) packages yeast; ½ cup warm water; ½ teaspoon grated nutmeg; ½ cup butter, melted; 2 tablespoons cognac; ½ cup confectioners' sugar (powdered)

Servings: persons

½ cups sifted flour
3 cups milk
1 lb butter, melted
6 eggs
1 lb seedless raisin
1 lb currants
2 cups sugar
½ teaspoon mace
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon cognac
2 ¼ cups blanched almonds, chopped
12 lb citron, finely chopped
1 ½ teaspoons salt
2 (1/4 ounce) packages yeast
½ cup warm water
½ teaspoon grated nutmeg
½ cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons cognac
½ cup confectioners' sugar (powdered)

1
Dissolve yeast in 1/2 c warm water,.
2
Sift flour into large mixing bowl.
3
Make a hollow in the center and work milk, butter, eggs and yeast mixture in until almost all is mixed.
4
Wash and drain raisins and currants.
5
Soak a few minutes and then drain and combine with the rest of the ingredients, except topping ingredients.
6
Mix by hand until all is mixed.
7
Dough will be stiff.
8
Knead and fold dough over on itself repeatedly until smooth and all ingredients are evenly distributed.
9
Cover bowl lightly with folded towel.
10
Let stand in warm, not hot, place for 12 hours.
11
Turn dough out on lightly floured board.
12
Pull in half.
13
Shape each half into a loaf with slightly pointed ends.
14
Place each loaf onto a greased baking sheet.
15
Cover with a folded towel and let stand in a warm, not hot, place until doubled in bulk.
16
Bake at 350 degrees F for about 1 hour.
17
While still warm, spread with the 1/2 c melted butter and sprinkle with cognac and powdered sugar.

2352

kcal

Calories

176

Fat

168

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cups sifted flour, 3 cups milk, 1 lb butter, melted, 6 eggs, and more.

Yes, Luchow's 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.

Luchow's Stollen

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