Traditional German Christmas Stollen 🎄 Authentic Recipe & Secret Tips
🎄 Christmas Stollen — A Traditional German Holiday Cake!
In this video, we'll show you how to make a real Christmas Stollen – a classic German fruit bread that will be the star of your festive table. Learn all the secrets to perfect dough, rich filling, and that signature powdered sugar coating. Impress your family and friends with authentic holiday baking! 🍰
📌 INGREDIENTS:
✅ Dry yeast — 20 g
✅ Flour — 500 g + 3 tbsp
✅ Nuts, candied fruits, raisins — 500 g
✅ Cognac/Brandy — 300 ml
✅ Butter (soft) — 250 g
✅ Sugar — 100 g
✅ Powdered sugar — for dusting
✅ Nutmeg — 1/4 tsp
✅ Zest of 1 lemon
✅ Milk — 150 ml
✅ Orange zest — 0.5 tsp
✅ Vanilla sugar — 0.5 tsp
✅ Egg — 1 pc
✅ Dried ginger — 1/4 tsp
✨ WHY THIS RECIPE IS SPECIAL:
✓ Authentic German recipe
✓ Incredibly aromatic & delicious
✓ Perfect for Christmas & New Year
✓ Stores well & gets better with time
✓ Soaked in cognac for deep flavor
✓ Rich filling packed with nuts & candied fruits
️ Prep time: ~3-4 hours (including rising)
🍞 Yield: 1 large Stollen
📦 Storage: Up to 3-4 weeks (wrapped tightly)
💡 TIP: Bake your Stollen 2-3 weeks before Christmas! Wrap it in foil and let it rest in a cool place — it will mature, soak up the flavors, and become incredibly tender and delicious.
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