Christmas Stollen II

The Christmas Stollen is a traditional German fruitcake that dates back to the 15th century. It is often enjoyed during the holiday season and is a symbol of good luck and prosperity.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 210 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 16.

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Christmas Stollen II

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: European, German Courses: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 60 min Rest Time 120 min Total Time 3 hrs 30 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 3840

Best Season: Winter

Ingredients

Servings

• 3 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 packet Active dry yeast
• ¹⁄₄ cup Granulated sugar
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Ground cardamom
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter, melted
• ¹⁄₄ cup Milk
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Almond extract
• ¹⁄₂ cup Chopped almonds
• ¹⁄₂ cup Candied cherries, chopped
• ¹⁄₂ cup Candied citrus peel, chopped
• ¹⁄₂ cup Raisins
• ¹⁄₂ cup Powdered sugar

Instructions

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, yeast, sugar, salt, cardamom, and nutmeg.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, milk, eggs, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
3. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
4. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes, or until smooth and elastic.
5. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
6. Punch down the dough and knead in the chopped almonds, candied cherries, candied citrus peel, and raisins.
7. Shape the dough into a loaf and place it on a greased baking sheet.
8. Cover the loaf with a clean kitchen towel and let it rise for another 1 hour.
9. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
10. Bake the stollen for 45-50 minutes, or until golden brown.
11. Remove from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack.
12. Dust the stollen with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 320kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 14g22%

Total Carbohydrate 43g15%

Sugars 22g

Protein 6g12%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.