STOLLEN (GERMAN CHRISTMAS BREAD)

Stollen (German Christmas Bread) image

Do I need to ask about the nutritional value? I'm sure there is some...in the milk, egg...check those calories racking up!! I got this out of our church cookbook. I have not tried to make it YET, so I'm guessing on the prep & cook time. Please review if you make this.

Provided by Charlotte J

Categories Breads

Time 7h

Yield 5 loaves

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

3 1/2 cups milk
1/2 cup water, lukewarm
4 packages yeast
10 cups flour, all-purpose
1 tablespoon salt
2 1/2 cups butter, melted & cooled
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons fresh lemon rind, grated
5 egg yolks
2 ounces brandy
1 lb raisins, chopped
1 lb citron, chopped (optional)
1 lb pecans, chopped or hickory nuts
1/2 lb glace cherries, chopped
1 lb dates, chopped
1/2 cup powdered sugar

Steps:

Scald milk and cool to lukewarm.
Dissolve yeast in water for 10 minutes; add to milk.
Add 6 cups flour sifted with salt to make a soft batter.
Let raise until double in bulk.
Add 1 1/2 cups butter, sugar, egg yolks, lemon rind and brandy; mix thoroughly.
Add 4 cups flour slowly, working in until the mixture loosens from the bowl.
Now knead in the fruits and nuts, working in well.
Divide mixture in five parts.
Shape into loaves and place in greased pans.
Make two rows of slashes across top of loaves.
Let rise to double length in size.
Bake 1 hour in 350 degree oven.
After removing bread from oven and it has partially cooled, spoon over 1 cup melted butter, let it soak into the bread.
Sprinkle with powdered sugar.
Put in cool storage for 2 or 3 days to mellow.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 3512.9, Fat 171.2, SaturatedFat 69.8, Cholesterol 456.7, Sodium 2205, Carbohydrate 464, Fiber 28.1, Sugar 224.3, Protein 50.5