High Altitude Stollen
High Altitude Stollen is a delightful German Christmas bread that captures the essence of the holiday season. With its soft, buttery texture and rich flavors of marzipan, dried fruits, and spices, this festive treat is perfect for sharing during family gatherings or enjoying with a cup of coffee. Dust it with powdered sugar for an inviting finish that will warm your home with its aromatic charm.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup whole milk (warm)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup mixed dried fruits (raisins, cranberries)
- 4 oz marzipan
- Zest of 1 lemon and 1 orange
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm milk and yeast; let sit for 5 minutes.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, sugar, and salt. Make a well and pour in the yeast mixture.
- Add softened butter and eggs; mix until combined. Knead until smooth (8 minutes).
- Fold in soaked dried fruits and citrus zest.
- Let dough rise in a warm place until doubled (about 1 hour).
- Punch down dough, shape into an oval, place marzipan in the center, fold dough over.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for about 30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Brush with melted butter and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg