Nana's Christmas Stollen Recipe

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Jan 08, 2004

My mom died before she could write down her stollen recipe. It has been over five years since we had it. After making this recipe, it was everything that I remembered hers to be.

—JAUGUSTIN

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Dec 21, 2010

I feel like i'm reading something wrong. I followed all the measurements exactly but there seems to be tool much wet ingredients or not enough dry. I didn't even have a dough it was more like a really sticky soupy blob...what did i do wrong?

—hollylove

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Jan 08, 2004

This is pretty close to the recipe I have used for years from my great grandfather, a German baker. However, I must comment on one review so others do not try this. If you want stollen, you need to use cardamom. Nutmeg belongs in eggnog.

—DBDCOOK

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Jan 08, 2004

If you are using quick yeast in the jar the measurement is 2 1/2 tablespoons. Very nice dough.

—KATHIE LEE

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Dec 27, 2007

I made this recipe as gifts at Christmas. The dough was beautiful but I would probably add more fruit next time I make it. I will definitely make it again. By the way, I used 2 packets of yeast and that worked fine (there seemed to be some confusion about the amount of yeast to use.

—Marg28

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Dec 06, 2007

Perfect! I doubled the fruit but no other changes. (I used cranberries, apricots, cherries, plums and also sliced almonds). The dough turned out wonderfully. Mixed it in my Kitchenaid mixer. Absolutely no flour adjustments needed. I dusted the baked loaves (4) generously with powdered sugar. Easy recipe and like ones I made years ago but less work! I'll be making it more often now. Thank you for bringing back a tradition.

—ALLFROMSCRATCH

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Dec 29, 2006

Very delicious! My husband likes to bake breads and he made this and it was better than his grandfather's German recipe that had been used for years and years! He added dried cranberries, raisins, red and green candied cherries and slivered almonds. Drizzled the top with a sugar glaze(powdered sugar, milk and almond extract)and decorated top with red and green candied cherry halves on icing. He/I will always use this recipe every Christmas from now on! Everyone loved it. Thanks!

—Reda B

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Jan 08, 2004

I used 3 whole eggs instead of the eggs and yolks. This is a wonderful recipe but next time I make it I will add twice as much fruit. I put a glaze on it and decorated with green and red sprinkles. I used nutmeg instead of cardomon. This is good!

—SHELVEY

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Nutrition

Calories
153 kcal
8%

Carbohydrates
24.4 g
8%

Cholesterol
34 mg
11%

Fat
4.8 g
7%

Fiber
0.9 g
3%

Protein
3.3 g
7%

Sodium
80 mg
3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Nana's Christmas Stollen

Serving Size: 1/36 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 36
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 153
Calories from Fat: 43

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4.8g 7 %
Saturated Fat 2.8g 14 %
Cholesterol 34mg 11 %
Sodium 80mg 3 %
Potassium 78mg 2 %
Total Carbohydrates 24.4g 8 %
Dietary Fiber 0.9g 3 %
Protein 3.3g 7 %
** Sugars 5.7g
Vitamin A 3 %
Vitamin C < 1 %
Calcium 3 %
Iron 12 %
** Thiamin 18 %
** Niacin 17 %
** Vitamin B6 2 %
** Magnesium 3 %
** Folate 32 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.