Amis’s Christmas Stollen

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 3
Delicious Amis's Christmas Stollen for your festive season
in Pastry

Prep

40 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

2 hrs 15 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast ( equivalents noted at the bottom )
1/4 cup water
1 cup milk , scalded
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup sugar ( vanilla sugar can be easily subbed )
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon cardamom
3 teaspoons allspice
3 teaspoons ground cloves
1 teaspoon cinnamon ( optional )
4 - 4 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 slightly beaten egg
2 cups chopped dates
1/4 cup currants
1 cup chopped mixed candied fruit
1 cup candied cherry
1/4 cup chopped blanched almond
2 cups chopped figs
1 cup seedless raisin
2 cups sifted confectioners ' sugar
4 tablespoons hot water
1 teaspoon butter

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
438
Sugar
48g
Fat
14g
Stollen is a type of bread eaten during the Christmas season in Germany. It is traditionally made with candied fruits and nuts, which symbolize the gifts brought by the Wise Men to the baby Jesus. Amis's Christmas Stollen is a delicious and festive bread that is perfect for the holiday season. The bread is soft on the inside with a slight crunch on the outside, and the dried fruits provide a natural sweetness that is perfectly balanced with the spices. Whether you are enjoying it with a cup of tea or coffee or gifting it to your friends and family, Amis's Christmas Stollen is a holiday favorite that will put a smile on everyone's face.

Instructions

1.In a bowl, mix active dry yeast and water. Let it sit and bloom for 10 minutes.
2.In a separate bowl, mix scalded milk, butter, sugar, salt, cardamom, allspice, ground cloves, and cinnamon, stirring until well combined.
3.Gradually add the flour to the liquid mixture, kneading it until smooth.
4.To the smooth dough, add slightly beaten egg, chopped dates, currants, mixed candied fruit, candied cherry, blanched almond, chopped figs, and seedless raisin, then mix it well.
5.Let it rise for an hour in a warm place and bake at 350°F for 35-40 minutes.

PROS

Amis’s Christmas Stollen is a traditional German holiday bread filled with dried fruits and nuts.

The bread is perfect as a gift to your friends and family, and the recipe can be made a few days in advance of the holiday season.

CONS

The recipe for Amis’s Christmas Stollen involves many ingredients and may take a while to prepare.

This bread is not suitable for individuals with nut or fruit allergies.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Amis’s Christmas Stollen contains nutrient-dense ingredients, such as dried fruits, nuts, and spices, which provide essential vitamins and minerals.
The bread is rich in fiber, improving gut health and reducing constipation.

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