🍰 German Stollen Recipe with Dried Fruit and Nuts
Ingredients:
500g flour
80g sugar
7g instant yeast
200ml warm milk
100g softened butter
1 egg
Pinch of salt
1 tsp vanilla
½ tsp cinnamon
150g raisins and mixed dried fruit
100g chopped almonds or nuts
2 tbsp orange juice
For the coating:
50g melted butter
Generous amount of powdered sugar
Method:
1. Mix the warm milk with the yeast and one spoonful of sugar; let it sit for 10 minutes.
2. Add the flour, the remaining sugar, egg, butter, vanilla, salt, and cinnamon; knead until a soft dough forms.
3. Add the dried fruit and nuts, and knead gently to incorporate.
4. Cover the dough and let it rise for about an hour, or until doubled in size.
5. Shape the dough into a long loaf and place it on a baking tray.
6. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 35–45 minutes until golden brown.
7. While still hot, brush with melted butter and coat generously with powdered sugar.
8. Let it cool; it is best to wait a few hours before slicing to allow the flavors to meld.
☕ Serve with coffee or tea… Bon appétit! ❤️