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Christmas Stollen

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By Diana Rattray, About.com

At a Glance
Cook Time : 30min
Course : Bread, Cakes
Type of Prep : Bake
Cuisine : German
Occasion : Christmas
 
Christmas stollen is a traditional German Christmas bread, similar to other holiday yeast breads, made with dried and candied fruits, nuts, and spices.

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 package active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup warm water, about 105 to 110 degrees
  • 1/3 cup butter
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • zest of 1 small to medium lemon
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup chopped blanched almonds
  • 1/2 cup chopped mixed candied fruits and peels
  • 1/2 cup raisins or chopped dates
  • melted butter
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

PREPARATION:

In a large mixing bowl, dissolve the yeast in 1/4 cup warm water. Melt the 1/3 cup butter in a small saucepan; add the milk and heat until warm, about 110°. Combine milk mixture with yeast mixture, the 1/3 cup sugar, the salt, lemon zest, eggs, and 2 cups of the flour. Beat on low speed of mixer until blended and smooth. Cover and let rise for about 45 minutes in a warm draft-free place. Stir in the chopped almonds, candied fruits, and raisins or dates. Beat in remaining flour, about 1/3 to 1/2 cup at a time.

Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 to 12 minutes. Divide in half and shape each half into a 12x8-inch oval loaf. Brush each loaf with melted butter; fold lengthwise almost double. Press edges together. Place in a large greased baking sheet and let rise for 40 minutes. Breads should be almost doubled. Bake in a preheated 350° oven for 25 to 30 minutes. Brush loaves with melted butter. Combine remaining 2 tablespoons sugar with the cinnamon and sprinkle over loaves. Cool on rack then wrap tightly and storee in refrigerator or freezer.

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