The holiday season is upon us and what better way to celebrate than with delicious Christmas stollen bread. This traditional German bread is a staple at Christmas markets and dinner tables, and for good reason. Made with rich dried fruits, warm spices, and a hint of rum, this bread is the perfect treat to enjoy with loved ones. But don't worry, you don't have to travel to Germany to enjoy this delicious treat, as we have the perfect Christmas stollen bread recipe for you to make at home.
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Ingredients you'll need
Dry Ingredients:
4 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 cup dried mixed fruits (raisins, currants, cranberries, cherries)
½ cup chopped almonds
1 tablespoon active dry yeast
Wet Ingredients:
1 cup warm milk
½ cup melted butter
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons rum
For the glaze:
½ cup melted butter
½ cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon rum
Now that you have all the ingredients, it's time to get baking!
Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cardamom. Mix well and then add in the dried mixed fruits and chopped almonds.
Step 2: In a separate bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes until it becomes frothy.
Step 3: Add the yeast mixture, melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and rum to the dry ingredients. Mix until a dough forms.
Step 4: On a floured surface, knead the dough for 5-10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
Step 5: Place the dough in a greased bowl and cover with a clean kitchen towel. Let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
Step 6: Once the dough has doubled in size, punch it down and shape it into a long oval shape. Place it on a greased baking sheet.
Step 7: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Step 8: Bake the stollen bread for 25-30 minutes, or until it turns golden brown.
Step 9: While the bread is baking, prepare the glaze by mixing together melted butter, powdered sugar, and rum.
Step 10: Once the bread is done baking, brush it with the glaze while it's still warm.
And there you have it, a delicious Christmas stollen bread ready to be enjoyed with your loved ones. This bread also makes a perfect gift for friends and family during the holiday season. Happy baking!
