Stollen

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp active dry yeast
• ½ cup milk
• ½ cup butter
• ¼ cup sugar
• 1.5 cups dried fruit mix
• ½ cup powdered sugar

Instructions

1. 1

   Warm the 1/2 cup milk and 1/2 cup butter together until butter melts, about 2 minutes. Let cool to lukewarm.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, mix 2.5 cups flour, 1 tbsp yeast, and 1/4 cup sugar. Pour in the milk-butter mixture and stir until a dough forms.

3. 3

   Knead the dough on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot for 1 hour or until doubled.

4. 4

   Punch down the dough and knead in 1.5 cups dried fruit until evenly distributed.

5. 5

   Shape the dough into an oval loaf about 1 inch thick. Fold one side over the other, slightly off-center, to create the classic stollen shape.

6. 6

   Place on a baking sheet, cover, and let rise for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

7. 7

   Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and hollow-sounding when tapped. Cool completely, then dust generously with 1/2 cup powdered sugar.

Tools you’ll need

• large bowl
• baking sheet
• rolling pin (optional)

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