Best No Yeast Stollen Recipes

NO-YEAST STOLLEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350* F.
• Into large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, cardamom and salt.
• Cut in the butter until coarse crumbs form.
• Mix together cottage cheese, egg and vanilla.
• Add to flour mixture along with raisins.
• Stir until dough forms.
• Turn out onto lightly floured board and knead abut 10 turns, adding more flour if neccessary.
• Dough should be soft, not stiff.
• Roll dough into a 10-inch circle.
• Brush with 1 Tablespoon melted butter.
• Fold dough in half, just a little off-center.
• Bake on greased cookie sheet 40-50 minutes, or till golden brown.
• Brush with 2 Tablespoons butter while hot.
• Cool on wire rack.
• Wrap in plastic or foil when completely cool.
• Store at room temperature for 2 days before serving.
• Sprinkle with confectioner's sugar just before serving.
• Keeps up to 1 week.

TRADITIONAL STOLLEN

Steps:

• In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the milk, butter, sugar, eggs, lemon zest, 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 12x7-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.