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Simple Stollen

Name: Simple Stollen
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 1 loaf.
Cuisine: Europe, German
Ingredients: 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup sugar; 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 7 tablespoons cold butter, divided; 1 cup ricotta cheese; 1/2 cup chopped mixed candied fruit; 1/2 cup raisins; 1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon almond extract; 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 1 large egg, room temperature; 1 large egg yolk, room temperature; Confectioners' sugar

7 reviews

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Total Time

Prep: 25 min. Bake: 40 min. + cooling

Makes

1 loaf

"When it comes to seasonal sweets, this easy Christmas stollen is a recipe I know I can count on," notes field editor Shirley Glaab of Hattiesburg, Mississippi. "The recipe is made with baking powder instead of yeast, so requires no rising."

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Ingredients

2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
7 tablespoons cold butter, divided
1 cup ricotta cheese
1/2 cup chopped mixed candied fruit
1/2 cup raisins
1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 large egg, room temperature
1 large egg yolk, room temperature
Confectioners' sugar

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in 6 tablespoons butter until mixture resembles fine crumbs. In a small bowl, combine the ricotta, candied fruit, raisins, almonds, extracts, lemon zest, egg and yolk. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.
Turn onto a floured surface; knead five times. Roll dough into a 10x8-in. oval. Fold a long side over to within 1 in. of opposite side; press edge lightly to seal. Place on a greased baking sheet; curve ends slightly.
Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown. Melt remaining butter; brush over loaf. Remove to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with confectioners' sugar.

<b>Editor’s Note:</b> This recipe does not contain yeast.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 284 calories, 11g fat (6g saturated fat), 62mg cholesterol, 209mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein.

Simple Stollen

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