Ingredients and Weight:
- 3 ½ cups (420g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (170g) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon (5g) active dry yeast
- ½ teaspoon (2g) salt
- 1 cup (240ml) warm milk (105-115°F)
- ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup (150g) golden raisins
- 1 ½ cups (150g) chopped mixed nuts (almonds, walnuts, pecans)
- ½ cup (113g) dried cranberries
- 1 teaspoon (5g) cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon (2g) nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon (1g) ground cloves
- 1/4 cup (60g) melted unsalted butter
- 1 cup (120g) confectioners' sugar
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Preparation Method Steps:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
- Add warm milk and softened butter to the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover it with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- While the dough is rising, soak the raisins and cranberries in hot water for 15 minutes. Drain and pat dry.
- Combine the raisins, mixed nuts, cranberries, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves in a small bowl.
- Punch down the risen dough and divide it into two equal pieces.
- Roll out each piece of dough into a 12x8 inch rectangle.
- Sprinkle the fruit and nut mixture evenly over the dough rectangles.
- Roll up the dough rectangles from the long side and place them on a greased baking sheet.
- Cover the stollen with plastic wrap and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bake the stollen for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Remove from oven, brush with melted butter, and sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.
- Let cool on a wire rack before slicing and serving.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 620
- Fat: 28g
- Carbohydrates: 80g
- Protein: 12g
Dish Characteristics:
- Soft and fluffy yeast bread
- Studded with raisins, cranberries, and mixed nuts
- Warm, comforting, and festive
- Perfect for breakfast, snack, or dessert
User Comments:
- "This stollen is absolutely delicious! It's so moist and flavorful, and the fruit and nuts add the perfect touch."
- "I love that this stollen is made with American ingredients, so I don't have to hunt down special items."
- "This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's well worth the effort. It's the perfect bread for Christmas morning."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Be sure to use warm milk for the dough, as cold milk will prevent the yeast from activating.
- If you don't have mixed nuts, you can use any combination of nuts that you like.
- The stollen can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
