CHRISTMAS STOLLEN

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Make and share this Christmas Stollen recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dee514

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 2h

Yield 2 Loaves

Number Of Ingredients 15

3/4 cup seedless raisin
1/2 cup chopped mixed candied fruits and peels (candied fruit cake mix)
1/4 cup orange juice
5 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup slivered almonds, chopped
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons grated orange rind
1 tablespoon grated lemon, rind of
1 teaspoon salt
1 (1/4 ounce) envelope fast rising yeast
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
1/4 cup water
2 eggs, at room temperature
confectioners' sugar (for dusting loaves)

Steps:

  • In small bowl, soak raisins and candied fruits in orange juice.
  • Set aside 1 cup flour.
  • In large bowl, mix remaining flour, almonds, sugar, orange peel, lemon peel, salt and yeast.
  • In small sauce pan, heat milk, butter and water till hot to the touch (about 125°-130°F).
  • Stir hot liquids into dry mixture.
  • Stir in fruit/orange juice mixture and eggs.
  • Mix in only enough reserved flour to make a soft dough.
  • Knead dough on lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic (about 8-10 minutes).
  • Cover dough and let it rest for 10 minutes.
  • Divide dough into 2 pieces, roll each piece into a 10 x 7 inch oval.
  • Fold long side of oval over to within 1/2 inch of the opposite side, seal seam.
  • Place loaves on a greased baking sheets.
  • Cover and let rise in a warm draft free place until doubled in size (about 50-60 minutes).
  • Bake at 375°F for 25-30 minutes or until done.
  • Remove loaves from baking sheets and cool on wire racks.
  • When cool, dust with confectioner's sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2123.5, Fat 71.6, SaturatedFat 34.4, Cholesterol 346.3, Sodium 1620, Carbohydrate 323.1, Fiber 15.4, Sugar 62.5, Protein 51.2

Sawyer Pidcock
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I'm not sure about this recipe. It seems like it would be a lot of work.


Lord ABID
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This recipe looks delicious! I can't wait to try it.


Nadeen Aly
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I followed the recipe exactly and my stollen turned out dense and dry. I'm not sure what went wrong.


SHAGAR HASAN
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This stollen was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I might try using less sugar next time.


Sarah Lourey
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I love this recipe! The stollen is always a hit with my family and friends. It's so flavorful and moist.


Techno Loop
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This recipe is amazing! The stollen turned out so beautiful and festive. It was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was definitely worth it.


Rumii Jamil
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I made this stollen for a Christmas party and it was a huge success! Everyone raved about how delicious it was. I'll definitely be making it again.


Hollie Ward
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This was my first time making stollen and it turned out great! I was worried it would be too difficult, but the instructions were easy to follow. The stollen was delicious and everyone loved it.


Nkali Kirumira Esau
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I've been making this stollen for years and it's always a hit. It's the perfect balance of sweet and savory, and the marzipan filling is a delightful surprise.


Catherine merrill
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This recipe is a must-try for Christmas! The flavors of the stollen are incredible, and the bread is so soft and fluffy. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly.


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