Description
A festive German yeasted loaf filled with a spiced nut mixture, perfect for breakfast, dessert, or holiday gatherings. Buttery, lightly sweet, and topped with powdered sugar, this cozy stollen brings traditional winter flavors to your table.
Ingredients
3 ½ cups (440 g) all-purpose flour
¼ cup (50 g) sugar
½ tsp salt
½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast
¾ cup (180 ml) warm milk, divided
2 cups (200 g) mixed nuts (walnuts, hazelnuts, almonds), toasted and ground
⅓ cup (70 g) sugar
½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 cup chopped toasted nuts for texture (optional)
2 tbsp melted butter (for brushing)
Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, bloom the yeast by mixing it with part of the warm milk and a pinch of sugar. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until frothy.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, and salt. Add softened butter and the activated yeast mixture.
- Gradually add the remaining warm milk while mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the dough for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place it in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let it rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, toast the nuts at 350 °F (175 °C) for 8–10 minutes until fragrant. Let cool, then grind most of them. Combine ground nuts with sugar, cream, and cinnamon. Add chopped nuts if desired.
- Roll the dough out on a floured surface into a 12×16-inch rectangle. Spread the nut filling evenly, leaving a small border.
- Roll the dough up from the long side, jelly-roll style, and seal the seam and ends.
- Transfer the loaf to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover and let rise again for 30 minutes.
- Bake at 350 °F (175 °C) for 30–35 minutes, or until golden brown and fully cooked (internal temp should be around 190–200 °F / 88–93 °C).
- Brush with melted butter while warm and dust with powdered sugar once slightly cooled.
Notes
Add orange or lemon zest to the dough for a citrusy flavor.
Mix in raisins or dried cherries for added sweetness.
Add nutmeg or clove for extra spice.
Use sweetened condensed milk instead of cream for a richer filling.
Divide dough into smaller rolls for individual servings.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
