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Traditional Christmas Stollen

Traditional Christmas Stollen is a classic German holiday bread filled with dried fruit, toasted almonds, fragrant spices, and sweet marzipan. Finished with melted butter and a snowy dusting of icing sugar, this festive loaf is perfect for Christmas breakfasts, afternoon tea, or holiday dessert tables.
Couverts10 slices
Preparation 1 hour 25 minutes
Preparation time:1 hour 15 minutes
Soaking & Rising Time 5 hours
Total time 7 hours 40 minutes
estimated costs pp $1.50 per person
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Equipment

  • baking tray
  • Clean tea towel
  • Cooling rack
  • Mixing bowl
  • Small saucepan

Ingredients

  • 10 g butter melted
  • 100 g mixed dried fruit with peel
  • 180 ml apple juice
  • 1 tablespoon icing sugar
  • 250 g plain flour plus extra for dusting
  • 30 g blanched whole almonds
  • 7 g dried yeast
  • 75 g cold marzipan cut into small pieces
  • Generous pinch ground aniseed or allspice
  • Generous pinch ground cinnamon
  • Small pinch ground cloves

Instructions

  • Place the dried fruit in a bowl.
  • Cover with hot water and soak.
  • Warm the apple juice gently.
  • Stir in the yeast.
  • Leave for 10 to 15 minutes until frothy.
  • Place the flour into a mixing bowl.
  • Pour in the yeast mixture.
  • Mix into a smooth dough.
  • Cover and let the dough rise for 1 to 2 hours.
  • Drain the soaked fruit.
  • Add the fruit, almonds, spices, and marzipan to the dough.
  • Knead until evenly combined.
  • Shape into a long loaf.
  • Transfer to a parchment-lined baking tray.
  • Cover and let rise for another 30 to 60 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan).
  • Bake for 20 minutes.
  • Reduce the oven temperature to 150°C (130°C fan).
  • Bake for another 25 to 30 minutes until golden brown.
  • Brush the warm loaf with melted butter.
  • Dust generously with icing sugar.
  • Cool completely before slicing.
  • Store wrapped in an airtight container.

Notes & Wine Advice

Recipe Notes

Allow the stollen to cool completely before slicing so the crumb sets properly.
Wrap the loaf tightly and store it for several days to develop a richer flavor.
Dust with fresh icing sugar just before serving for the best presentation.
Serve with butter, coffee, or tea for a traditional Christmas treat.

Wine Advice

A lightly sweet Riesling complements the fruit and marzipan beautifully.
For a festive alternative, enjoy it with a glass of Mulled Wine.

Nutrition values

Calories: 235 kcal | Carbohydrates: 35 g | Protein: 5 g | Fat: 7 g | Saturated Fat: 2 g | Sodium: 120 mg | Sugar: 14 g
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Course; Bread / Cake
Cuisine; Germany
Season: Winter
Diets; Vegetarian
Occasions Christmas