Ingredients
Recipe for 4 people.
🍞 380 g of all-purpose unbleached flour | 🍬 50 g of sugar |
🧈 315 g of melted butter | 🥚 1 egg |
🍇 200 g of dried fruits (raisins, apricots, etc.) | 🍒 100 g of candied cherries |
🌰 100 g of chopped almonds | 🍋 The zest of one lemon |
🧂 1 pinch of salt | 🌾 15 g of baker’s yeast |
🥛 200 ml of warm milk | 🍏 38 g of almond paste |
Utensils
🍽️ Large bowl | 🌡️ Kitchen thermometer |
🥄 Wooden spoon | ⚖️ Kitchen scale |
🍯 Ramekin | 🔪 Knife |
🥯 Rolling pin | 🍞 Baking dish |
📏 Spatula | 🧴 Plastic wrap |
🔥 Oven | 🧁 Parchment paper |
Preparation step by step
Preparation time: 30 minutes
Resting time: 2 hours
Cooking time: 40 minutes
Total time: 3 hours 10 minutes
STEP 1: In a large bowl, add yeast to warm milk to reactivate it. Let it rest for a few minutes.
STEP 2: Then incorporate melted butter, sugar, one egg, salt, and flour while mixing well.
STEP 3: Knead the dough until you achieve a smooth and elastic consistency, then make a well for the dried fruits.
STEP 4: Add the candied fruits and almonds, then fold the dough to thoroughly incorporate all the ingredients.
STEP 5: Form a ball and let the dough rest in a warm place, covered with a towel, for 1 to 2 hours.
STEP 6: Once the dough has risen, shape it into a loaf, flattening it slightly to achieve the traditional shape.
STEP 7: Preheat the oven and bake the stollen for about 40 minutes, until it is nicely golden.
STEP 8: As soon as it comes out of the oven, brush the cake with melted butter and sprinkle with powdered sugar for finishing.
The traditional stollen recipe is much more than just a fruit cake; it represents a true culinary heritage. By preparing this fruit cake typical of Christmas, one immerses in the German history where each bite evokes warm memories. The combination of dried fruits, almonds, and melted butter creates a harmony of flavors that will delight the guests.
To ensure the success of your homemade stollen, be sure to respect the rising times and properly incorporate the ingredients. The visual aspect, with its powdered look, adds a festive touch to your holiday tables. Don’t hesitate to share this Christmas cake with your loved ones, as it is a pleasure to savor together during the celebrations.