Christmas Stollen Maria's Way
Indulge in the classic holiday flavors of "Christmas Stollen Maria's Way," a beautifully moist and fruit-studded bread perfect for festive celebrations. This traditional German treat combines pillowy-soft dough with rum-soaked raisins, chopped almonds, and vibrant candied orange and lemon peels for a burst of texture and flavor in every bite. Enhanced by a luscious marzipan core and a generous dusting of powdered sugar, this stollen is as rich as it is festive. Maria’s recipe ensures a perfectly golden crust, achieved by brushing the freshly baked loaf with melted butter for extra indulgence. With a warm hint of vanilla and a touch of rum, this homemade holiday showstopper is perfect for gifting, sharing, or savoring with a mug of mulled wine. Make your Christmas unforgettable with this time-honored, handcrafted delight!
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Ingredients
- 500 grams All-purpose flour
- 75 grams Granulated sugar
- 7 grams Active dry yeast
- 200 milliliters Milk
- 150 grams Unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 large Eggs
- 100 grams Almonds (chopped)
- 150 grams Raisins
- 50 grams Candied orange peel
- 50 grams Candied lemon peel
- 200 grams Marzipan
- 50 grams Powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons Rum
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 50 grams Melted butter
Directions
Step 1
Warm the milk gently in a saucepan until lukewarm. Add the active dry yeast and a teaspoon of sugar. Stir well and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, remaining sugar, and salt. Mix well. Add the yeast mixture, eggs, softened butter, and vanilla extract. Knead the mixture until it forms a smooth dough, about 8-10 minutes. You can use a stand mixer with a dough hook attachment if preferred.
Step 3
Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel and let the dough rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it has doubled in size.
Step 4
While the dough is rising, soak the raisins in the rum for at least 30 minutes. Drain the raisins, reserving any leftover rum, and toss them with the chopped almonds, candied orange peel, and candied lemon peel.
Step 5
Once the dough has risen, gently punch it down and incorporate the soaked fruit and nut mixture into the dough. Knead until evenly distributed.
Step 6
Lightly flour a work surface and roll the dough out into a rectangular shape approximately 1-inch thick. Roll the marzipan into a log slightly shorter than the length of the rectangle. Place the marzipan in the center of the dough and fold the dough over it, sealing the edges securely.
Step 7
Carefully transfer the shaped dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover it with a towel and let it rise for another 30-40 minutes.
Step 8
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Bake the stollen for 50-60 minutes, or until golden brown and fully cooked through.
Step 9
Remove the stollen from the oven and immediately brush the top with melted butter. Allow it to cool on a wire rack for at least 10 minutes, then generously dust it with powdered sugar.
Step 10
Serve the stollen sliced, and enjoy the festive flavors! Store any leftover stollen wrapped tightly in aluminum foil to maintain freshness.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1743.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 5831.5 |
| Total Fat 263.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 114.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g | |
| Cholesterol 838.8mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2677.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 789.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 46.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 353.9g | |
| Protein 109.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 200.6IU | 0% |
| Calcium 962.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 34.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3430.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories