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Prep Time: 40 Minutes Cook Time: 35 Minutes |
Ready In: 75 Minutes Servings: 48 |
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When I was a child, my grandmother always prepared stollen at Christmas and Easter. This recipe makes four loaves, which are great to share with family and friends.Kathy Green, Layton, New Jersey Ingredients:
1-1/2 cups chopped almonds |
1-1/2 cups chopped candied citron |
1-1/2 cups red candied cherries |
3/4 cup chopped candied pineapple |
3/4 cup golden raisins |
3/4 cup brandy |
7 to 8 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1/2 cup sugar |
2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast |
2 teaspoons salt |
1-1/2 cups milk |
1-1/2 cups butter, cubed |
3 eggs |
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, combine the almonds, citron, cherries, pineapple and raisins. Stir in brandy. Cover and let stand for several hours or overnight, stirring occasionally.
2. In a large bowl, combine 4 cups flour, sugar, yeast and salt. In a small saucepan, heat milk and butter to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat just until moistened. Add eggs; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
3. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a very large greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
4. Punch dough down; turn onto a floured surface. Knead fruit mixture into dough (knead in more flour if necessary). Divide into fourths. Roll each portion into a 10-in. x 8-in. oval. Fold a long side over to within 1 in. of opposite side; press edges lightly to seal. Place on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.
5. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar. Yield: 4 loaves (12 slices each).
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