Traditional Stollen
  1. Soak raisins + candied peel with rum for 1–2 hours (best overnight).

  2. Drain — do not rinse.

  3. Mix flour, sugar, yeast, milk, eggs, vanilla, salt, spices.

  4. Add soft butter + almonds.

  5. Knead briefly — dough should stay heavy and uneven.

  6. Rest 45–60 min (it won’t rise much).

  7. Flatten dough, fold fruit in by hand.

  8. Divide into 2 pieces.

  9. For each piece: form an oval, roll one long side thin, press a ridge into the thicker side with your hand, fold thin flap over to create the Stollen shape.

  10. Add marzipan log to one Stollen before folding.

  11. Bake at 180°C / 350°F for 50–60 min.

  12. While hot: brush with melted butter + coat in fine sugar.

  13. Cool fully, then cover in powdered sugar.

Course🍰Dessert

Diets🥕Vegetarian...

Category🍞Bread

Cuisine🇩🇪German

Occasions🎉Festive🎉Holiday

Season❄️Winter

DifficultyMedium ⏰ 2h

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