Description
A tender, fruit-studded loaf dusted with powdered sugar, combining warm spices, dried fruit, and crunchy almonds for a classic holiday treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 packet (0.25 oz) active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup milk (warm)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup mixed dried fruit (raisins, currants, etc.)
- 1/2 cup almonds (chopped)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until bubbly.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Add the melted butter and eggs to the yeast mixture. Gradually add the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth, about 8–10 minutes by hand or 5–6 minutes in a mixer. Incorporate the dried fruits and almonds into the dough, folding them in to distribute evenly.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Shape the dough into a loaf and place it on a baking sheet. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until golden brown and the center sounds hollow when tapped.
- Once cooled slightly on a rack, dust the loaf generously with powdered sugar. Cool completely before slicing.
Notes
Wrap cooled stollen tightly in plastic wrap or an airtight container to store at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to 1 week. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 85 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 70mg