5 from 4 votes
Stollen
Savor the holiday cheer with this traditional German Stollen. It's a delightful blend of rum-soaked fruits and nuts wrapped in a soft, vanilla-almond dough, with a core of sweet marzipan. Baked to golden perfection and dusted with powdered sugar, this stollen is a festive treat that brings warmth and joy to your holiday table.
Prep Time
1 hr
Cook Time
40 mins
Rising Time
2 hrs
Total Time
3 hrs 40 mins
Servings:
24
Calories:
256 kcal
Course:
Dessert, Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine:
German
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon instant yeast
- 1 cup milk warm
- ½ cup butter melted, unsalted
- 2 large egg beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
For the Fruit and Nut Filling
- 1 cup raisins
- 1 cup mixed dried fruit currants, candied orange, lemon peel
- ½ cup almonds chopped
- ½ cup dark rum or brandy
For the Marzipan Filling
- 7 ounces marzipan
For the Topping
- ¼ cup butter melted, unsalted
- ½ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Soak the raisins, mixed fruit, and chopped almonds in the rum or brandy overnight.
- Combine the flour, sugar, salt, and yeast to the bowl of your mixer. Add the warm milk, melted butter, beaten eggs, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Mix using the dough hook until smooth and elastic, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Drain the soaked fruit and nuts, add them into the mixer and mix until evenly distributed.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1-2 hours.
- Cut the marzipan piece in 2 and roll each one into a long that's about 12 inches long.
- After the dough has risen, punch it down then divide it into 2 equal pieces. Roll out each piece into a large square, about 12x12-inches. Place one marzipan log at the edge of the dough and roll the dough over the marzipan, pinching the ends. Repeat with remaining dough and marzipan.
- Place the shaped stollens seam side down on a baking sheet, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise until puffy, about 30-45 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Brush the stollen with a bit of melted butter than transfer the baking sheet to the oven. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until golden brown.
- While the stollen is still warm, brush it with the remaining melted butter, wait 5 minutes then dust it heavily with the powdered sugar.
Cup of Yum
Notes
- Yeast and Milk Temperature: For the yeast to work best, use milk that's warm, ideally around 110°F (43°C). Too hot and it might kill the yeast!
- Alternative to Alcohol: If you prefer not to use rum or brandy, soaking the fruits in orange juice or tea is a great option, still ensuring a moist and flavorful stollen.
- Dealing with Sticky Dough: If the dough feels too sticky while kneading, just sprinkle a bit more flour until it's easier to work with.
- Marzipan Handling: If the marzipan is a bit stiff, gently warm it in your hands or lightly microwave it to make it more pliable for rolling.
- Baking the Stollen: You'll know the stollen is done when it's golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped. An instant-read thermometer should read about 190°F (88°C) when inserted into the center.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
256kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Trans Fat
0.2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
32mg
(11%)
Sodium
113mg
(5%)
Potassium
153mg
(3%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
217IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
0.3mg
(0%)
Calcium
37mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 256
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 256kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 32mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 113mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 153mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 217IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.