STOLLEN BITES RECIPE - (4.4/5)

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Stollen Bites Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by á-9642

Number Of Ingredients 22

SPONGE:
1 cup (4 1/4-ounces) King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
3/4 cup (6-ounces) lukewarm water
2 teaspoons instant yeast
FRUIT:
1/2 cup (2 3/4-ounces) dried pineapple, chopped in 1/4-inch dice
1/2 cup (2 3/4-ounces) golden raisins or dried cranberries
1/2 cup (3-ounces) candied cherries, snipped into quarters
2 tablespoons (1-ounce) rum or brandy
DOUGH:
2 1/2 cups (10 1/2-ounces) King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
6 tablespoons (3-ounces) softened butter
1/4 cup (1 1/2 ounces) Baker's Special Dry Milk or nonfat dry milk powder
1/3 cup (2 3/8-ounces) granulated sugar
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 tablespoon orange zest or 1/8 teaspoon orange oil
1/2 cup (2 1/2-ounces) toasted almonds, chopped
TOPPING:
1/2 cup (1 stick, 4-ounces) butter, melted
2 cups (8-ounces) confectioners' sugar, glazing sugar, or non-melting sugar

Steps:

  • Sponge: Mix ingredients together and set aside for 1 hour, or for up to 4 hours. Fruit: Mix ingredients together and set aside to allow the fruit to absorb the liquor. Dough: Combine the sponge and the dough ingredients (except for the almonds), and mix and knead to make a soft, shiny, elastic dough. Towards the end, knead in the soaked fruits (along with any liquid) and almonds. Allow the dough to rise, covered, for 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Turn the dough out onto a work surface and divide it into 40 pieces, rolling each piece into a ball. Place the balls on a greased or parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving about 1-inch between them. Cover and let rise for about 45 minutes, until the balls are puffy. Bake the stollen bites in a preheated 350°F oven for about 18 minutes, until they're light brown. Remove from the oven and cool for 10 minutes. Toss stollen in the melted butter, then the confectioners' sugar. Allow to cool completely before wrapping and storing. Stollen bites keep well for a week at room temperature; freeze for longer storage. Toss with confectioners' sugar again just before serving, if desired. Note: Because of stollen's high sugar content, we find you'll make a better loaf by beginning with an overnight sponge. This bubbly mixture of yeast, flour and water is a good base upon which the sugar, milk, and butter-rich stollen can successfully grow.

Rema Boojhawon
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I would not recommend this recipe.


puppymon
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my stollen bites didn't turn out as good as I expected.


Rev Kenny Vvhetstone
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These stollen bites are a bit dry.


Nari K
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The glaze on these stollen bites is a bit too thick and sticky.


SHUAIB BINFORID
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These stollen bites are a bit too sweet for my taste.


Mashark Madhu
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I'm not a big fan of marzipan, but I really enjoyed these stollen bites.


Texas Hotshot
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These stollen bites are a delicious and easy-to-make holiday treat.


BAL TV
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I love the festive look of these stollen bites.


Zhob Gaming
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These stollen bites are a great way to share the holiday spirit with friends and family.


En Te
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I made these stollen bites with my kids and they had a lot of fun helping me.


Sulaman Ashraf
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These stollen bites are the perfect size for a quick snack or dessert.


Hoor Pari
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I love the flavor of the marzipan in these stollen bites.


Rana Sami Ul Hassan
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These stollen bites are a great way to use up leftover Christmas stollen.


allison bain
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I'll definitely be making these stollen bites again.


Rupesh Khadka
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These stollen bites are delicious! I made them for a Christmas party and they were a huge hit.


Nnaemeka Ebigbo
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I love these stollen bites! They're so moist and flavorful, and the glaze is the perfect finishing touch.


Asja Celiku
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These stollen bites are the perfect holiday treat. They're easy to make and always a hit with my friends and family.


Najeem Mhmd
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I've made this recipe twice now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The stollen bites are moist and flavorful, and the glaze gives them a nice shiny finish.


oyamenda judith
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These stollen bites were a huge hit at my Christmas party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.