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There is 20 inches of snow on the ground here in Minneapolis and the temperature has dipped WAY below zero. This is why we Minnesotans are such bakers, it warms up the house and makes everyone happy. Christmas Stollen is a great tradition this time of year. A sweet loaf that is studded with fruit, spiced with cardamom and a little treat of almond paste runs through it. Once it comes out of the oven we dust it with a thick layer of confectioners’ sugar to look like the snow outside. If there is any left the next day it makes amazing French toast.
To celebrate the holidays and this frigid weather we are doing a giveaway with Red Star Yeast! They are giving a package of these fabulous baking items to 6 lucky winners.
Danish dough Mixer
Two Pound Loaf Pan
An extraordinary Pizza Wheel!
Yeast and a Bread in 5 Minutes recipe booklet to get your started!
**This contest is finished!**
100% white whole wheat Christmas Stollen from Healthy Bread in Five Minutes a Day
Makes enough for three 1 1/2 pound loaves
6 cups White Whole Wheat Flour
1 1/2 tablespoons granulated Red Star Baking Yeast
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1/2 tablespoon ground cardamom
1/4 cup Vital Wheat Gluten
2 cups lukewarm water
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly (see the book for other alternatives)
1/2 cup honey
4 large eggs
1/4 cup brandy (OJ or black tea can be substituted)
1 1/2 cups finely chopped dried and/or candied fruit (you choose your favorites. I used cherries, raisins, craisins, and apricots.)
1/2 cup Almond Paste
Egg wash (1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water)
Confectioners’ sugar for the top
Mixing the dough: Dump the flour, yeast, salt, cardamom, and vital wheat gluten in a 6-Quart Round Food-Storage Container with Lid and stir them together with a spoon or dough whisk. Add the water, butter, honey, eggs, brandy and dried fruit, mix until well incorporated. No kneading! Cover loosely and let stand on the counter for 2 hours. This dough will be sticky, but much easier to handle after it has been refrigerated for several hours. It can be stored in the refrigerator for 5 days or frozen for 2 weeks.
For a version that is a little more decadent, you can use the Brioche Dough (page 189, ABin5) and add the cardamom, the dried fruit fruit and replace 1/4 of the water for the brandy.
On baking day take a 1 1/2 pound (small cantaloupe-size) piece of dough from the bucket.
Using plenty of flour roll it out into a 1/4-inch-thick oval. Form the almond paste into a rope and lay it onto the dough about a 1/3 of the way from the end.
Fold the dough over the almond paste…
in thirds, so that it forms an S-shape…
when you look at it from the end.
Place the loaf on a Sheet Pan
Preheat the oven to 350F degree, with rack in the middle of the oven.
Once it has rested brush with the egg wash and bake for 35 to 40 minutes.
Let the loaf cool for about 20 minutes and then Sprinkle
Until it is completely covered and looks like snow! Watch us make Stollen on ABC’s The View From the Bay in San Fran ABC.
**This contest is finished!**
Have not tasted before but if I had I am sure it would be a favorite. Thanks for the recipe I shall try it soon.
Your books & recipes are great. Have been following you for years
Never tried stollen before. Your recipe/pictures make it look scrumptious!
oh man. i’ve been jonesing for that dough mixer for a while, and now that my sister in law is baking bread, i could pass on the yeast and the booklet to her. merry christmas indeed.
Awesome! Who needs a stand mixer if you have a dough mixer like that? I’ve made tons of recipes from the first two books, but all mixed with a simple wooden spoon + my hands!
My hubby loves stollen, but not the kind with almond paste. I assume it would be perfectly fine to just leave that out.
Tres A: Sure, go ahead and leave out the almond paste…
The detailed pictures and understandable instructions make this delicious bread look completely “do-able” for a novice baker. Thanks for sharing this.
Sad to say that I have never had stollen. It looks great and easy too. Can’t wait to try it!
The almond paste inside…yum. I love the taste of almond. I need to start my Christmas baking.
Going to make this!
Now I’m motivated to start Christmas baking!
Ya’ll make it look so simple….can’t wait to try!
I love this time of year because I love baking and making all different kinds of goodies for my friends and family!
ooo.. i’ve always wanted to try to use a danish dough mixer after I saw it on a video on KAF’s website.
and that looks pretty hard to make…how important is the vital wheat gluten, something I dont have..
Mmmm . . . love stollen!
A christmas Stollen recipe! Something new to try!
I’m trying the stollen this weekend. Will the whole wheat brioche dough have a better texture? I want to make it extra special to give as a gift. Thanks. I can’t wait until your next book comes out!
Barbara: Haven’t tested that dough in this situation– all I can tell you is that it will be delicious and definitely will work. But not necessarily better. Jeff
I quit baking when my husband passed, gave away the bread machine…after seeing your web site I think it’s time to start again!
I’ve been a convert for about a year and a half. My friends have said I should win a “toaster” for all of people I’ve either given the book to or convinced them to buy! I would love to win! Thanks!
I’d love the book … and I have to make the stollen!
I love stollen! Great recipe
Thanks for everything you do and your response to questions!
Oh, I am so making this for Christmas this year! I love that brioche dough and anything made with it is always the best. Cannot wait to
make French toast with it.
I love your book and all the great tips you share.
Love the book! Tried the Limpa again today… Those never last… even if i make two loaves, they are gone before the night is over…
The stollen looks amazing… need to try that out next…
Wow! That looks delicious. I may have to try it.
Ooh, pick me! This stollen looks fabulous!
First time on this site. Great site, and will continue to visit. Cheers.
Yummy! And what a great looking giveaway…
I was at Mayo Clinic last week and had an opportunity to purchase your book at Barnes and Noble down the street….. I just took Betsy’s Seeded Oat Bread out of the oven. Can’t wait to try it.
We had the Oatmeal Date Bread yesterday, and my husband loved it! Thanks for the new experience in baking.
OMG… the stollen is delicious. And so EASY!
I love your blog. And, since I no longer live in Mpls, it really makes me homesick too.
I’ve been looking for a recipe just like this for Christmas….Thank you! The gifts would be much appreciated…
Looks yummy!
What a lovely giveaway. Your stollen reminds me of the ones my mom used to make when I was a little girl.
Great giveaway! Thanks for the opportunity.
Stollen is on my list of things to make this week now…YUM!
Your stollen looks fantastic!
This would be a great addition to my new and tiny set of baking supplies!
Wow, that looks great! I love your book – have been making bread happily all Fall!
The stollen looks wonderful–I will have to try this recipe. I am always wary of the store-bought kind. Thanks!
Brandy and dried fruit in the same dish – you have my attention
Sounds and looks delicious!
Can’t wait to try this recipe and thanks for the chance to win.
That looks so good! Great giveaway!
My daughter says ‘yummmm – that looks good’ and I agree!
Cannot wait to try this! I have two of your books and cannot wait for your next one. Thanks for an amazing blog and wonderful ideas.
Every time I come here, I say the same thing… your book(s) has/have changed my life & bread baking isn’t the same in my house. As a professional baker, I am more apt to experiment & make new breads & cakes! On that note, I have never eaten a slice of pre-packaged stollen or felt compelled to make my own. Since it ’tis the season… I just may do so this year!
Thanks for the chance to win!
We’re definitely looking forward to doing some more baking today. We may not have snow, but it’s raining. Both kinds of weather put me in that baking frame of mind. Happy Holidays!
What a great giveaway! I’m such a huge fan of both your books and have even bought copies to give as gifts.