Taste of Home
Traditional Stollen
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. + rising Bake: 25 min.
YIELD: 2 loaves.
This recipe came from my grandmother and was originally written in German. It is one of my favorite treat at the holidays.—Jessie Barnes, Atchison, Kansas
Ingredients
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1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
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2 tablespoons warm water (110° to 115°)
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1 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)
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3/4 cup butter, softened
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1/2 cup sugar
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2 large eggs, lightly beaten
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1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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4-3/4 to 5-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
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3/4 cup raisins
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1/2 cup mixed candied fruit
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1/2 cup chopped almonds
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GLAZE:
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1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
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2 to 3 tablespoons 2% milk
Directions
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1.
In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the milk, butter, sugar, eggs, lemon zest, salt and 3 cups flour. Add the raisins, candied fruit and almonds. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
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2.
Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours.
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3.
Punch dough down and divide in half; cover and let rest for 10 minutes. Roll or press each half into a 12x7-in. oval. Fold a long side over to within 1 in. of opposite side; press edge lightly to seal. Place on greased baking sheets; curve ends slightly. Cover and let rise until nearly doubled, about 1 hour.
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4.
Bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire racks. Combine confectioners' sugar and enough milk to achieve desired consistency; spread over stollen.
Nutrition Facts
1 piece: 244 calories, 8g fat (4g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 75mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.
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