"This German Stollen treat originally symbolized baby Jesus in swaddling clothes, German miners renamed it stollen, meaning 'entrance to a mine' as it reminded them of the tunnel entrance. This is a vegan version of a traditional dish. Ensure the marzipan used is vegan before buying. Prep. Time doesn't include time to let the dough rise...."
INGREDIENTS
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50 g fresh yeast
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100 g light brown sugar
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250 ml soymilk
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4 1/4 cups whole wheat flour
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1 pinch ground nutmeg
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1 pinch ground cloves
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1 pinch salt
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 teaspoon almond extract
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1 cup margarine (vegan)
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1/2 cup almonds, finely chopped
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1 cup raisins
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3/4 currants
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1 cup mixed peel, chopped
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225 g marzipan
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olive oil, for finishing
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icing sugar, for dusting