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stollen

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Private Recipe by
Chrystal Cackler
Huntsville, AL

From my mother-in-law's recipe collection.

yield 2 coffee cakes
cook time 1 Hr
method Bake

Ingredients For stollen

  • 1 pkg
    active warm yeast
  • 3/4 c
    warm water (105-115 degrees)
  • 1/2 c
    sugar
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 3
    eggs
  • 1
    egg, separated
  • 1/2 c
    butter, softened
  • 3 1/2 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1/2 c
    chopped blanched almonds
  • 1/ c
    cut up citron
  • 1/4 c
    candied cherries, if desired (not traditional)
  • 1/4 c
    raisins
  • 1 Tbsp
    grated lemon peel
  • butter, softened
  • 1 Tbsp
    water

How To Make stollen

  • 1
    Dissolve yeast in 3/4 cup warm water in large mixer bowl. Beat in sugar, salt, eggs, egg yolk, 1/2 cup butter, and 1 3/4 cups of the flour on medium speed, scraping bowl constantly, 10 minutes. Stir in remaining flour, the almonds, fruit, and lemon peel. Scrape batter from side of bowl. Cover; let rise in warm place until double, 1 1/2-2 hours.
  • 2
    Stir down batter by beating about 25 strokes. Cover tightly and store in refrigerator overnight.
  • 3
    Turn dough onto well floured surface; turn to coat with flour. Divide into halves; press each half into folded edge firmly. Place on greased cookie sheet. Beat egg white and 1 tablespoon water; brush over ovals. Let rise until double, 45-60 minutes.
  • 4
    Heat oven to 375. Bake until golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Sprinkle with powdered sugar, if desired. *Do not use self rising flour in this recipe.
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