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Sourdough Dresden-Style German Stollen

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This Dresden-style Stollen is a rich, traditional German Christmas bread known for its dense, fruit-laden crumb and generous coating of powdered sugar. Made with a tangy sourdough starter, it offers a sophisticated flavor profile that balances sweet dried fruits, toasted almonds, and bright citrus notes. The dough is enriched with butter and eggs, resulting in a tender texture that holds up well to heavy mix-ins. Perfect for holiday gatherings or as a special treat with coffee, this stollen improves in flavor over time as the spices and fruits meld together. It serves as an elegant centerpiece for winter celebrations, offering a nostalgic taste of home baking with every slice.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 2
Calories: 9.4
Description
This Dresden-style Stollen is a rich, traditional German Christmas bread known for its dense, fruit-laden crumb and generous coating of powdered sugar. Made with a tangy sourdough starter, it offers a sophisticated flavor profile that balances sweet dried fruits, toasted almonds, and bright citrus notes. The dough is enriched with butter and eggs, resulting in a tender texture that holds up well to heavy mix-ins. Perfect for holiday gatherings or as a special treat with coffee, this stollen improves in flavor over time as the spices and fruits meld together. It serves as an elegant centerpiece for winter celebrations, offering a nostalgic taste of home baking with every slice.
Ingredients
  • 1/3 cup Candied orange peel
Directions
  1. 1
    Prepare the sourdough starter by mixing the refrigerated starter with 2 cups water, 2 cups flour, and 1 tablespoon sugar; cover and let set overnight at room temperature.
  2. 2
    In a small saucepan, combine milk, butter, and sugar; place over medium heat and bring to a scalding temperature, stirring frequently to dissolve the sugar.
  3. 3
    Remove the milk mixture from heat and set aside to cool to lukewarm.
  4. 4
    Beat the eggs into the cooled milk mixture until well combined.
  5. 5
    Add the egg mixture to the activated sourdough starter and beat until well blended.
  6. 6
    Stir in salt, almond flavoring, grated lemon peel, and 3 cups of the flour; mix until a thick batter forms.
  7. 7
    Fold in the candied orange peel, golden raisins, seedless raisins, currants, and slivered almonds.
  8. 8
    Add remaining flour as needed and knead the dough until it comes together, then turn out onto a floured surface.
  9. 9
    Knead the dough by hand for about 10 minutes until it becomes smooth, elastic, and slightly tacky.
  10. 10
    Place the dough in a greased bowl, turning to coat, cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size.
  11. 11
    Punch the dough down to release air bubbles and divide it into two equal halves.
  12. 12
    On a lightly greased baking sheet, shape each half into a 7x9-inch oval, approximately 1 inch thick.
  13. 13
    Brush the surface of the ovals with the beaten egg white mixture.
  14. 14
    Crease the ovals and fold them lengthwise, leaving a 2-inch overlap on the bottom to create the traditional stollen shape.
  15. 15
    Brush the tops of the shaped loaves with the remaining egg white mixture.
  16. 16
    Cover the loaves and let rise until doubled in size, approximately 1 to 1.5 hours.
  17. 17
    Preheat oven to 375&# 194;°F (190°C) and bake the stollen for 40 minutes, or until richly browned and firm to the touch.
  18. 18
    Brush the hot tops with melted butter and sift a generous layer of powdered sugar over them.
  19. 19
    Return the stollen to the oven and bake for 3 additional minutes to set the sugar coating.
  20. 20
    Remove from oven and cool completely on wire racks before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 2

Amount Per Serving
Calories 9.4kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.0g0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 0.0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate 2.4g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.5g2%
Sugars 1.8g
Protein 0.2g1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: sourdough, stollen, german, christmas, bread, fruitcake, holiday, festive, baking, dresden, raisins, almonds, candied peel, winter, dessert, yeast, traditional, enriched dough
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