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Stollen

German Christmas fruit bread with rum-soaked fruit, almonds and a marzipan core, drenched in butter and powdered sugar.

Time
240min
Steps
5
Stollen, photographed from above

Ingredients

16 servings

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Contains milk, egg, wheat and tree nuts.

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    Method

    1. 1

      Knead dough with milk, egg and butter until smooth; rise 1 hour.

    2. 2

      Knead in soaked fruit and almonds.

    3. 3

      Roll into an oval, lay a marzipan log down the center and fold over.

    4. 4

      Proof 45 minutes; bake at 180°C (350°F) for 45 minutes.

    5. 5

      While hot, brush with lots of butter and coat thickly with powdered sugar; wrap and rest at least 3 days.

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