Description
High Altitude Stollen is a delightful German Christmas bread, perfect for celebrating the holiday season. This festive loaf is rich with flavors of dried fruits, nuts, and warm spices, making every bite a joyful experience. Whether you’re sharing it at a gathering or enjoying it by the fire, this stollen will fill your home with comforting aromas and create cherished memories.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp active dry yeast
- 1 cup whole milk (warm)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup mixed dried fruits (raisins, currants)
- 1/2 cup toasted nuts (almonds or walnuts)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Warm the milk until lukewarm and combine with yeast; let sit until frothy.
- In a separate bowl, mix flour, sugar, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Make a well in the center and add yeast mixture and melted butter.
- Mix until combined; knead on a floured surface for 8–10 minutes until smooth.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm place for 1–2 hours until doubled.
- Gently fold in dried fruits and nuts. Shape into an oval loaf or two smaller loaves.
- Let rise again on lined baking sheets for 30–40 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 30–35 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool completely on wire racks and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg