Luchow’s Stollen

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 18
Traditional German Stollen Recipe
in Bakery

Prep

45 min

Cook

60 min

Ready In

105 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

12 cups sifted flour
3 cups milk
1 lb butter , melted
6 eggs
1 lb seedless raisin
1 lb currants
2 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon mace
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon cognac
2 1/4 cups blanched almonds , chopped
1/2 lb citron , finely chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 packages yeast
1/2 cup warm water
1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1/2 cup butter , melted
2 tablespoons cognac
1/2 cup confectioners ' sugar ( powdered )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
1444
Sugar
225g
Fat
45g
Stollen is a rich, sweet bread that originates from Germany. It's typically eaten during Christmas and other winter holidays. The bread is heavy and dense and flavored with dried fruit, nuts, and spices. Luchow's Stollen is a slightly modified version of this traditional recipe, developed by a famous restaurant in New York City. It's a perfect recipe to try out during the festive season, and a great addition to any holiday brunch or breakfast table. The bread is filling, delicious, and perfect when enjoyed with a hot cup of cocoa, coffee, or tea.

Instructions

1.Start by mixing the yeast and warm water in a small bowl. Let this mixture rest for 5 minutes.
2.Melt the butter, add milk and mix to incorporate.
3.In a larger bowl, combine sugar, salt, nutmeg, and mace. Add eggs, lemon juice, and cognac. Mix until all ingredients are well combined.
4.Stir in the yeast mixture and then add the flour one cup at a time, stirring constantly. Add currants, raisins, almonds, and citron in the halfway through.
5.Knead the dough on a floured surface until it becomes soft, smooth, and elastic.
6.Put the dough in a greased bowl and let it rest in a warm place until it doubles in size.
7.Divide the dough in two, then shape each half into an oval loaf shape.
8.Let the loaves rise once more for 30 more minutes.
9.Bake the bread at 350 F for 1 hour, then brush both loaves with the melted butter. Let it cool down. Once cooled down, sprinkle the powdered sugar on top.

PROS

Luchow’s Stollen is soft, moist, and sweet, filled with currants, raisins, and chopped almonds.
It is perfect for the holiday season, and great for breakfast, brunch, or as a snack.
The powdered sugar on the top creates a beautiful festive presentation on the table.

CONS

The recipe requires many ingredients and multiple steps, which may seem daunting to a beginner cook.
The long baking time may also require a significant amount of patience.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this recipe is not particularly healthy, it does offer some benefits to the body. Currants and raisins are rich in antioxidants and fiber, which are known to aid digestion, boost immunity, and reduce the risk of chronic diseases. Almonds offer healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals that are essential for overall health and well-being.

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