BAKING POWDER STOLLEN

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This is a easy quick bread version of the traditional German Christmas bread made with yeast. No waiting for dough to rise. No waiting for bread to mellow. I do not care for the citron and orange peel, so I substitute with orange flavored dried cranberries. This recipe makes 2 medium loaves.

Provided by RobinAnn

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h10m

Yield 2 loaves

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 lb ricotta cheese
1/2 lb butter (softened)
2 cups sugar
3 eggs (room temperature)
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon fresh lemon rind
1/8 teaspoon almond extract
1/8 teaspoon rum extract
5 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup ground almonds (blanched)
5 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon cardamom
1/2 cup raisins
1/4 cup diced citron
1/4 cup diced orange rind
4 ounces butter (melted)
1/2 cup powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Sift all dry ingredients together in a bowl and set aside.
  • Beat all other ingredients except fruit together in a large bowl.
  • Add dry ingredients to bowl and combine thoroughly.
  • Add fruit and mix well.
  • Place dough on floured surface and knead lightly. (If too sticky, add a little more flour).
  • Cut dough into 2 equal pieces.
  • Shape each piece into stollen shape and place both on large cookie sheet (keep loaves at least 4 inches from one another to allow room for rising in the oven).
  • Bake for 30 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to 300°F and bake an additional 20-25 minutes.
  • When done, wait 5 minutes and spread each with melted butter and sprinkle thickly with powdered sugar to form a glaze.
  • Enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 4068.2, Fat 194.4, SaturatedFat 110.4, Cholesterol 799.2, Sodium 2777.1, Carbohydrate 517.5, Fiber 15.2, Sugar 254.6, Protein 76.9

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