Simple Stollen
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 25 min. Bake: 40 min. + cooling
YIELD: 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."
Ingredients
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2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup sugar
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1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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7 tablespoons cold butter, divided
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1 cup ricotta cheese
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1/2 cup chopped mixed candied fruit
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1/2 cup raisins
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1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 teaspoon almond extract
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1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
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1 large egg, room temperature
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1 large egg yolk, room temperature
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Confectioners' sugar
Directions
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1.
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.
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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.
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3.
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.
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Nutrition Facts
1 slice: 284 calories, 11g fat (6g saturated fat), 62mg cholesterol, 209mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein.
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