Vida Recetas Editorial
Stollen is a traditional German Christmas bread, also known as Christstollen, enjoyed during the Advent season. Its origins date back to Dresden, where it has been made since the 15th century. This sweet bread is characterized by its enriched dough with butter, candied dried fruits, almonds, and spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. Its elongated shape and powdered sugar coating evoke the Baby Jesus wrapped in swaddling clothes, hence its Christmas symbolism.
This bread recipe is ideal for those looking for a festive dessert that combines tradition and flavor. Although the dough requires resting time, it is manageable, and the result is a tender and aromatic bread. Dried fruits and almonds add texture and sweetness, while rum (optional) adds a touch of complexity. Perfect to accompany with coffee or tea, or as a homemade gift.
Variations like marzipan Stollen or butter Stollen exist, but this classic version is an excellent starting point. If you prefer a moister bread, you can increase the amount of melted butter at the end. Undoubtedly, it is a recipe that will conquer lovers of sweet breads.
Prep
180 min
Servings
2
In a small bowl, combine the warm milk, active dry yeast, and a pinch of sugar. Let it sit for about 10 minutes until it's frothy.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, softened butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt. Pour in the yeast mixture and mix to form a dough.
Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until it's smooth and elastic. Place it in a greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until it doubles in size.
In a separate bowl, combine the mixed dried fruits, chopped almonds, chopped candied cherries, lemon zest, orange zest, nutmeg, and cinnamon. If using rum, pour it over the fruit mixture and let it soak.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
Punch down the risen dough and roll it out into a large rectangle. Sprinkle the fruit mixture evenly over the dough. Roll up the dough, tucking in the sides as you go, to form a log shape.
Place the Stollen on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until it's golden brown.
While the Stollen is still warm, brush it with melted butter and dust with powdered sugar.
Allow the Stollen to cool completely before slicing and serving. Enjoy your homemade German Stollen!
This recipe has a medium difficulty level, which means it's accessible for cooks of all levels.
The preparation time is 180 minutes and the cooking time is minutes.
This recipe is designed for 2 servings.
Yes, many ingredients can be substituted with similar alternatives. We recommend checking the recipe variations.
Store the preparation in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Some preparations can be frozen for up to 3 months.
