CHRISTMAS STOLLEN WITH ICING
Steps:
- Sponge
- Stir 1 1/2 teaspoons lukewarm milk, 1 1/2 teaspoons lukewarm water and 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar in large bowl. Add yeast and stir until smooth. Let stand until foamy, about 10 minutes. Add 2 2/3 cups flour and remaining lukewarm milk and mix well. Cover and let sponge rise in warm draft-free area until doubled in volume, about 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Dough
- Mix 3 tablespoons flour with raisins, slivered almonds and candied fruit in medium bowl. Using a stand mixer with the mixing paddle, beat 1 cup unsalted butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, 1 teaspoon vanilla and salt. Beat in sponge. Stir in fruit and nuts. Stir in remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time. The dough should be slightly sticky. Replace the mixer paddle with the dough hook. Knead the dough for 3-5 minutes, until it is smooth and elastic. Lightly oil a large bowl. Add dough, turning to coat entire surface. Cover bowl with plastic wrap. Let dough rise in warm draft-free area until doubled in volume, about 2 1/2 hours. Place a Silpat mat or parchment paper on a large baking sheet. Punch dough down. Divide dough in half. Pat each half into 10" x 16" oval. Fold in half lengthwise to form a 5" x 16" loaf. Place seam side down on the prepared baking sheet. Cover and let rise in warm draft-free area until almost double in volume, about 2 hours. Position racks in lower and upper thirds of oven and preheat to 325°F. Switch the positions of the loaves after 30 minutes. Bake for 1 hour, until loaves are golden brown and sound hollow when tapped on bottom. Transfer to a baking rack and cool slightly.
- Icing
- In a small saucepan over low heat, warm 1/4 cup unsalted butter and 4 tablespoons water, stirring occasionally, until the butter is melted and the liquid is gently simmering. Remove the pan from the heat. Sift the confectioners' sugar into the pan and mix with a rubber spatula until the icing is thick and creamy. Mix in the remaining teaspoon vanilla. Drizzle the icing over each stollen and spread to cover each loaf. Let the icing set for about 10 minutes.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
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Angela M Van Horn
[email protected]I made this stollen for a Christmas party and it was a big hit. Everyone loved it! The bread was moist and flavorful, and the icing was the perfect finishing touch.
Md arfan Uddin
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The stollen turned out so moist and flavorful. The icing was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.
Omar Farouq
[email protected]This stollen is the worst thing I've ever eaten. It was dry, flavorless, and the icing was like cement. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.
Dumindu Gayan
[email protected]This stollen was so disappointing. It was dry and flavorless. The icing was too sweet and didn't help at all.
Danko Isaac
[email protected]This stollen was a bit too dry for my taste, but the flavor was good. I think I might have used too much flour.
Abdulrehman Akram
[email protected]I've been making this stollen for years and it's always a hit. It's a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The flavors are amazing and the bread is so soft and fluffy.
Trojan
[email protected]This stollen was so easy to make and it turned out perfect! The bread was moist and flavorful, and the icing was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.
Binod Khatri
[email protected]This stollen was delicious! My family and friends raved about it. The bread was moist and flavorful, and the icing was the perfect finishing touch.
Kristophina Mutota
[email protected]This stollen was a bit dry, but the flavor was good. I think I might have overcooked it. The icing was a bit too sweet for my taste.
KING BABA
[email protected]This stollen was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my family loved it. It was very moist and flavorful, and the icing was the perfect finishing touch.
Arif Sheikh
[email protected]This stollen was amazing! It was so moist and flavorful, and the icing was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.
Morgan Rowse
[email protected]This stollen was delicious! I made it for a Christmas party and it was a big hit. The bread was moist and flavorful, and the icing was the perfect finishing touch.
Raisibe Boshomane
[email protected]I made this stollen for Christmas dinner and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The bread was moist and flavorful, and the icing was the perfect finishing touch.
Harther Gamer
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The stollen turned out beautifully and tasted even better. I loved the combination of spices and dried fruits.
Kelly Van
[email protected]I've made this stollen twice now and it's always a hit. It's a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The flavors are amazing and the bread is so soft and fluffy.
Roblox Bacon
[email protected]This stollen was a huge hit with my family! It was so moist and flavorful, and the icing was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again next year.