Stollen is perfect for Thanksgiving holiday recipe

Ng! For a delightful Stollen perfect for Thanksgiving and the holidays, follow this simple recipe outlining the key ingredients and steps.

Dough:

4 cups all-purpose flour

 1/2 cup sugar

 1 teaspoon salt

1 packet 2 1/4 teaspoons of active dry yeast.

 1 cup milk (warm)

 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)

 2 large eggs

 Filling:

 1 cup mixed dried fruits (currants, raisins, candied peel)

 1/2 cup almonds (chopped)

 Optional: 1/4 cup rum or brandy (for soaking dried fruit)

 Topping:

 Powdered sugar

• Melted butter

 Help

1 Fruit preparation:

 Soak dried fruits in rum overnight or heat briefly in the microwave with rum to fill them

Make the dough:

 In a bowl, mix warm milk and yeast. Leave for 5 minutes until foamy.

 Combine flour, sugar and salt in a large bowl. Add melted butter, eggs and    yeast mixture. Mix until dough forms

2 Knead and rise:

Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.

 Put them in a greased bowl, cover and let them rise in a warm place for about an hour or until they double in size

3 Add fillings:

 Add soaked fruits and gently chopped almonds to the rising dough

4 Stolin form:

 Divide the dough into two pieces.

Shape each piece into an oval, place the marzipan in the center if using, then fold and form it into a loaf.

Final Step: Transfer the loaves to a parchment-lined baking sheet.Cover loosely with plastic wrap and let rise for another 40-60 minutes

6 Bake:

 Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 30-40 minutes until golden brown. Use an instant-read thermometer to check an internal temperature of about 190°F (88°C)

7 Exit:

 Grease the melted butter with melted butter and sprinkle generously with icing sugar while it is still warm. Allow to cool completely before serving

Submission Suggestions

Stollen can be enjoyed plain or with butter and jam, making it a versatile treat for holiday gatherings or as a thoughtful gift

 It also blends well with coffee or tea. This recipe produces a rich and delicious stollen that captures the essence of holiday buckies