Old-Fashioned Stollen Recipe

Name: Old-Fashioned Stollen
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast; 1/2 teaspoon plus 1/2 cup sugar, divided; 1/2 cup warm water (110u00b0 to 115u00b0); 1 cup warm milk (110u00b0 to 115u00b0); 3/4 cup butter, softened; 1-1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom; 2 large eggs plus 2 large egg yolks, room temperature; 6-1/4 to 6-3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup raisins; 1/2 cup diced citron or mixed candied fruit and peel; 1/2 cup sliced candied cherries; Melted butter; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 5 to 6 teaspoons whole milk; Blanched whole almonds, coarsely chopped, and additional candied fruit

Servings: persons

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1/2 teaspoon plus 1/2 cup sugar, divided
1/2 cup warm water (110u00b0 to 115u00b0)
1 cup warm milk (110u00b0 to 115u00b0)
3/4 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
2 large eggs plus 2 large egg yolks, room temperature
6-1/4 to 6-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup diced citron or mixed candied fruit and peel
1/2 cup sliced candied cherries
Melted butter
1 cup confectioners' sugar
5 to 6 teaspoons whole milk
Blanched whole almonds, coarsely chopped, and additional candied fruit

1
In a large bowl, dissolve yeast and 1/2 teaspoon sugar in warm water; let stand for 5 minutes. Add the milk, butter, salt, cardamom, eggs, egg yolks, remaining 1/2 cup sugar and 2 cups flour; beat until smooth. Stir in the raisins, citron, cherries and enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
2
Turn out onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/4 hours.
3
Punch down; divide into thirds. Roll each piece on a floured surface into a 10x6-in. oval. Brush with melted butter. Fold 1 long side over to within 1 in. of the opposite side. Press edges to seal. Place on greased
4
. Brush with melted butter. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes.
5
Bake at 375u00b0 until lightly browned, about 25 minutes. For icing, combine confectioners' sugar and milk; spread over cooled bread. Decorate with almonds and fruit.

1232

kcal

Calories

Fat

175

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast, 1/2 teaspoon plus 1/2 cup sugar, divided, 1/2 cup warm water (110u00b0 to 115u00b0), 1 cup warm milk (110u00b0 to 115u00b0), and more.

Yes, Old-Fashioned 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Old-Fashioned Stollen

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