A classic holiday loaf, studded with nuts and dried fruit, is wonderful on Christmas morning
Provided by billy haze
Categories Sweet Breads
Time 4h15m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- 1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in lukewarm water. Let stand until foamy, 5 to 10 minutes.
- 2. In a saucepan, heat butter,sugar,milk, and salt over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until butter has melted and sugar has dissolved. Cool to warm ( 105 to 115 F)
- 3. Stir butter mixture into yeast mixture. stir in eggs and lemon zest. Stir in flour, 1/2 cup at a time, until a soft dough forms.
- 4. On a floured surface, knead dough until smooth and elastic,(5 to 10 minutes), adding more flour to prevent sticking. Place dough in a large greased bowl, turning to coat. Cover loosely with a damp cloth, let rise in a warm place until doubled, 1 1/2 to 2 hours)
- 5. Mix together raisins and wine (or water), let stand one hour.
- 6. Grease a baking sheet. Drain raisins. Mix together raisins mixed dried fruit and nuts.
- 7. Punch down dough. On a floured surface, knead fruit mixture into the dough until evenly distributed. 10 minutes.
- 8. Using a floured rolling pin, roll dough into an 18 by 12 inch oblong shape. Fold dough over lengthwise. Place on a the prepared baking sheet. Cover loosely with a damp cloth, let rise in a warm place until doubled (1 Hour)
- 9. Preheat oven to 375 F . Bake stollen until golden brown, 25 to 35 minutes. Transfer stollen to a wired rack to cool. Dust with confectioners sugar.
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