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September 3, 2020 · 58 Comments

Traditional Stollen Bread

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Stollen bread makes an excellent candidate for preparing as a holiday gift.
Stollen bread makes an excellent candidate for preparing as a holiday gift.

Traditional Stollen Bread

While I was leafing through magazines for baking inspiration I came upon this German Stollen.

It reminded me a lot of a very light and flaky bread we get at Zehnder’s restaurant in Frankenmuth, Michigan. It is largely a German town where the main draw is the family style homemade chicken dinners served up in the two huge restaurants across from each other. A small town atmosphere with a Bavarian feel line the streets. Many people around the world tour this town.

I love the Traditional Stollen Bread they serve there.

And you can add a powder sugar icing to the bread. But it isn’t needed at all.

The dried fruits, raisins almonds and lemon peel bring out a unique flavor and texture to the bread.

These are the INGREDIENTS you will need:

  • 1/4 Ounce active dry yeast
  • 2 tablespoons warm water 110° to 115°
  • 1 cup warm 2% milk 110° to 115°
  • 3/4 cup butter softened
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs lightly beaten
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4-3/4 to 5-1/4 Cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup mixed candied fruit
  • 1/2 cup chopped almonds

OPTIONAL GLAZE:

  • 1-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons 2% milk

These are the INSTRUCTIONS for preparations:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the milk, butter, sugar, eggs, lemon peel, salt and 3 cups flour. Add the raisins, candied fruit and almonds. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
  • Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours.
  • Punch dough down and divide in half; cover and let rest for 10 minutes. Roll or press each half into a 12-in. x 7-in. oval. Fold a long side over to within 1 in. of opposite side; press edge lightly to seal. Place on greased baking sheets; curve ends slightly. Cover and let rise until nearly doubled, about 1 hour.
  • Bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire racks. 
  • Combine confectioners’ sugar and enough milk to achieve desired consistency; spread over stollen. 

NOTES

Yield: 2 loaves.

This is a yeast bread which means you need to give it time to rise and rest.

So start early if you want to serve it the same day.

The steps in between the waiting times are very simple.

You will be able continue your day in between steps.

This bread goes well with different dinners. I have had chicken, schnitzel, brats and gravy even some noodle dishes and it worked well as a wonderful side dish.

Soups and salads have rounded out the meal.

And this recipe is a perfect replica of the world famous Stollen.

Not too moist but definitely not dry, you can slice this loaf as thinly as you like.

Butter just spreads easily on every slice.

And home made is always so much better than store bought. This Traditional Stollen Bread proves that.

I have taken this bread to more than one family dinner.

It was also popular at the church bake sale last year. I had cut chunks of the bread and added some toothpicks for samples.

The 10 loaves I donated went very fast.

We love this Traditional Stollen and I know you will too!

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Traditional Stollen Bread

Stollen bread makes an excellent candidate for preparing as a holiday gift.
 
4.43 from 7 votes
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Course: Bakery
Cuisine: German
Keyword: bread, Christmas, raisins
Method: Bake
Skill Level: Advanced
Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 55 minutes
Adjust Servings: 24
Calories: 214kcal
Author: Marilyn

Ingredients

  • 1/4 Ounce active dry yeast
  • 2 tablespoons warm water 110° to 115°
  • 1 cup warm 2% milk 110° to 115°
  • 3/4 cup butter softened
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs lightly beaten
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4-3/4 to 5-1/4 Cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup mixed candied fruit
  • 1/2 cup chopped almonds

OPTIONAL GLAZE:

  • 1-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons 2% milk

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the milk, butter, sugar, eggs, lemon peel, salt and 3 cups flour. Add the raisins, candied fruit and almonds. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
  • Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours.
  • Punch dough down and divide in half; cover and let rest for 10 minutes. Roll or press each half into a 12-in. x 7-in. oval. Fold a long side over to within 1 in. of opposite side; press edge lightly to seal. Place on greased baking sheets; curve ends slightly. Cover and let rise until nearly doubled, about 1 hour.
  • Bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire racks.
  • Combine confectioners' sugar and enough milk to achieve desired consistency; spread over stollen.

Notes

Yield: 2 loaves.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 214kcal (11%) | Carbohydrates: 36g (12%) | Protein: 4g (8%) | Fat: 6g (9%) | Saturated Fat: 3g (15%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 30mg (10%) | Sodium: 155mg (6%) | Potassium: 0mg | Fiber: 2g (8%) | Sugar: 16g (18%) | Vitamin A: 0IU | Vitamin C: 0mg | Calcium: 0mg | Iron: 0mg
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  1. blankJennifer Dynys says

    September 15, 2020 at 8:19 PM

    I have made stollen bread once. It was a Martha Stewart recipe, and whether it was her problem or mine, it wasn’t very good! Yours looks lovely! Thank you for sharing at Embracing Home and Family!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      September 15, 2020 at 10:30 PM

      Sorry to hear the Stewart recipe didn’t taste as well as you hoped. There are so many reasons why things can work once and not the next. Thank you for your kinds words on mine! I just hope if you try it you love it. I am sure you will make any recipe your “own” work of art. Enjoy!

      Reply
  2. blankRuth says

    April 19, 2019 at 9:21 AM

    came across your site while looking for paska/stollen recipes for Easter. I am a Michigan exile living in Iowa (God help me!) and like the back home references on your site!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      April 19, 2019 at 9:22 AM

      Thank you so much for writing me! I am always tickled to see a hometown post. And I applaud you living in Iowa!!! That is so different on many levels. I am glad you had some wonderful memories. Have a great week! I hope you can come back and scroll around my recipes!

      Reply
  3. blankChristina Makri says

    July 19, 2017 at 2:40 AM

    I love this kind of bread! I’ll pin the recipe and try it during fall season. Thank you for sharing at Sweet Inspiration Link Party 🙂

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      July 19, 2017 at 12:05 PM

      You will love it Christina! Have a great week!

      Reply
  4. blankTheresa @DearCreatives says

    July 18, 2017 at 4:43 PM

    I can’t wait for fall to try making breads. This sounds amazing. Thanks for sharing at the Inspiration Spotlight Pinned & sharing.

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      July 18, 2017 at 4:51 PM

      It ids delicious with a warm glass of tea and butter or jam. Enjoy!

      Reply
  5. blankKileen says

    July 18, 2017 at 2:49 PM

    I will be trying this at Christmas. I used to live in Germany and am always looking for good German recipes. Thank you for sharing at Ravenwould.

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      July 18, 2017 at 3:04 PM

      I bet you had some great Stollen! Enjoy.

      Reply
  6. blankLina says

    July 16, 2017 at 5:21 PM

    I made stollen last Christmas – it’s delicious! Thanks for sharing your recipe at Sew It Cook It Craft It!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      July 16, 2017 at 9:59 PM

      I am glad you have given it a try! Have a good week.

      Reply
  7. blankStephanie Huston says

    July 16, 2017 at 2:09 PM

    Thanks for sharing your delicious recipes on Sunday Dinner Bell!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      July 16, 2017 at 9:58 PM

      Thank you for hosting! Have a good week.

      Reply
  8. blankMelissa says

    July 14, 2017 at 12:56 PM

    Looks delicious! I’m a sucker for any type of bread! Thanks for sharing at the #HomeMattersParty

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      July 14, 2017 at 1:31 PM

      Bread and pasta get me even more than sugar! Glad you like it. Enjoy.

      Reply
  9. blankMinakshi bajpai says

    July 14, 2017 at 9:54 AM

    Never heard about this stollen bread before. But it looks like fruit cake that we used to eat. Looks so yummy and soft. I write down its recipe and will try to make it for my kids. Thanks for sharing its recipe.

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      July 14, 2017 at 12:49 PM

      It is a German bread much like raisin bread. It is delicious! Enjoy your week.

      Reply
  10. blankKathleen Rupp says

    July 14, 2017 at 6:50 AM

    Similar to fruitcake? I love home-made breads with the candied fruit. Pinning:)

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      July 14, 2017 at 12:49 PM

      Not as heavy or sweet as fruit cake. More like a raisin bread with the goodness of the fruit! Enjoy your week.

      Reply
  11. blankGrammy Dee from Grammy's Grid says

    July 14, 2017 at 3:23 AM

    Never heard of this bread before but the ingredients sounds like it would be good. Thank you Marilyn for attending the #WednesdayAIMLinkParty. I pinned your post on Pinterest and shared it on Facebook, Google+, and Twitter.

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      July 14, 2017 at 12:48 PM

      It is a German bread. Much like raisin bread but with lots more goodies! Enjoy your week.

      Reply
  12. blankLeslie says

    July 13, 2017 at 9:14 PM

    Mmmm. I love stollen! Then again, despite my Italian maiden name, my spanish married name, and the fact that my kids are more Irish than anything else…I’m mostly German. ? I can’t wait to give this recipe a try. Thanks so much for sharing at the #happynowlinkup!

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    • blankMarilyn says

      July 13, 2017 at 10:40 PM

      Ha! i am a Heinz too. Mom Italian, dad Irish, married Polish. Too much good food. I hope you get a chance to try the stollen! Have a great day.

      Reply
  13. blankMiz Helen says

    July 13, 2017 at 11:51 AM

    Hi Marilyn,
    We are bread lovers and your Stolen looks delicious, I would love a nice slice right now. Thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday and you have a great weekend!
    Come Back Soon
    Miz Helen

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      July 13, 2017 at 3:04 PM

      This stollen is great with a nice tall glass of sweet tea! Do something special today just for yourself!

      Reply
  14. blankAmber Harrop says

    July 12, 2017 at 4:47 PM

    I love Stollen but never thought to make it Marilyn thank you so much for the recipe

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    • blankMarilyn says

      July 12, 2017 at 8:10 PM

      It is a good gift for a housewarming or sick friend. Enjoy your week!

      Reply
  15. blankElise Cohen Ho says

    July 12, 2017 at 4:20 PM

    This reminds me of fruit cake but I am thinking that it must not be as sickeningly sweet. It looks interesting.

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    • blankMarilyn says

      July 12, 2017 at 8:10 PM

      It isn’t sweet at all since the can/dry fruit isn’t candied like the fruit cake. And the bread is much like a soft bread. It is a good holiday bread. Enjoy your week!

      Reply
  16. blankJen says

    July 12, 2017 at 9:38 AM

    I have never heard of this bread, but now I really want to try it!

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    • blankMarilyn says

      July 12, 2017 at 3:17 PM

      You would really love this! Light and moist like other known breads but with the fruit it is special.

      Reply
  17. blankAshley says

    July 12, 2017 at 12:19 AM

    Sounds delicious! I love this kind of bread <3 We live in Europe so it's readily available everywhere. I have to resist buying it at the store.

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    • blankMarilyn says

      July 12, 2017 at 3:16 PM

      I can get it in the right town near me, but it is far. This recipe makes it enjoyable more often. Share something offline today!

      Reply
  18. blankSusan @ Culinary Envy says

    July 11, 2017 at 9:18 PM

    I have always wanted to make my own stollen bread instead of purchasing it…thanks for the great recipe!

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    • blankMarilyn says

      July 12, 2017 at 3:15 PM

      You are welcome. If you make it please write a post. I am sure it will be gorgeous and delicious! Share something offline today!

      Reply
  19. blankSim @ SimsLife.co.uk says

    July 11, 2017 at 9:02 AM

    This looks amazing! I can almost taste it looking at the images! Will definitely need to make this! Sim xx #ManicMondayBlogHop

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    • blankMarilyn says

      July 11, 2017 at 9:25 AM

      I hope you get the chance to try it! Enjoy this beautiful week.

      Reply
  20. blankMichele Morin says

    July 11, 2017 at 7:33 AM

    Another great recipe! Thanks for doing all the research for us!

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    • blankMarilyn says

      July 11, 2017 at 9:24 AM

      Glad you like it Michele! Enjoy this beautiful week.

      Reply
  21. blankCreative Khadija says

    July 11, 2017 at 3:26 AM

    This looks yummy!! Traditional foods recipes are always unique & fun to try.

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    • blankMarilyn says

      July 11, 2017 at 9:23 AM

      I don’t make this one enough. Enjoy this beautiful week.

      Reply
  22. blankLeslie says

    July 10, 2017 at 8:34 PM

    I’m a fruitcake lover and this sounds good too!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      July 10, 2017 at 9:57 PM

      Thanks Leslie! Have a great week.

      Reply
  23. blankJenna says

    July 10, 2017 at 5:18 PM

    My mom makes stollen bread, and it is so tasty! I will be giving this a try soon! 🙂
    -Jenna <3
    Follow me back? The Chic Cupcake

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    • blankMarilyn says

      July 10, 2017 at 6:36 PM

      I know you will enjoy it! Have a good day.

      Reply
  24. blankCarol ("Mimi") says

    July 10, 2017 at 3:47 PM

    I’ve made stollen a few times over the years and given it out to neighbors and friends as a Christmas gift. I love warm stollen for breakfast with some good coffee! I’m pinning your recipe.
    Carol (“Mimi”) from Home with Mimi

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    • blankMarilyn says

      July 10, 2017 at 3:48 PM

      I love this one. Once in a while i will top it with confectione3r sugar glaze but it doesn’t need it! Enjoy!

      Reply
  25. blankHelen at the Lazy Gastronome says

    July 10, 2017 at 9:14 AM

    Doesn’t look too hard – maybe this lazy cook could do it!! Thanks for sharing on the What’s for Dinner link up!

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    • blankMarilyn says

      July 10, 2017 at 12:15 PM

      Lazy?? Not with your food. Thanks Helen. Have a great week.

      Reply
  26. blankJess says

    July 10, 2017 at 8:29 AM

    Sounds amazing!

    Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!

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    • blankMarilyn says

      July 10, 2017 at 12:15 PM

      Thanks Jess. Have a great week.

      Reply
  27. blankLeanna says

    July 9, 2017 at 10:17 PM

    I really love stollen at Christmas. I even have a stollen pan. I only have one recipe for it though. I will try this, pinning for later.

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    • blankMarilyn says

      July 9, 2017 at 10:29 PM

      I love this one. I hope you get to enjoy it! Have a great day.

      Reply
  28. blankLori Leeper says

    July 9, 2017 at 7:24 PM

    Sounds yummy! Thanks for sharing at Dishing It & Digging It! 🙂

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      July 9, 2017 at 9:42 PM

      You are welcome! I tried to leave a comment on the party and it gave me a fatal error. But thanks!

      Reply
  29. blankJoanne T Ferguson says

    July 25, 2015 at 4:32 AM

    What a great story with a history Marilyn! Pinned and shared! This brought back heaps of wonderful childhood memories!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      July 25, 2015 at 11:46 AM

      Thanks Joanne. i am so glad it did. Fixing the image now.

      Reply

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