Baking Powder Stollen
Experience the delightful charm of holiday baking with this quick and fuss-free Baking Powder Stollen. Unlike traditional yeast-based stollen, this version comes together in a fraction of the time, making it perfect for busy bakers. Loaded with a medley of dried fruits, slivered almonds, and a hint of aromatic vanilla and almond extracts, each bite offers a burst of festive flavor. The tender, biscuit-like dough is enriched with buttermilk for a soft, moist crumb and shaped into the signature stollen fold, creating a rustic yet elegant presentation. Finished with a generous dusting of powdered sugar, this stollen is a perfect treat for holiday mornings or a cozy winter tea. Ready in under an hour, this recipe effortlessly blends classic flavors with modern convenience, making it a must-try for your seasonal baking lineup.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.75 cup Unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 0.75 cup Buttermilk
- 1 piece Egg, large
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon Almond extract
- 1.5 cups Dried fruit (e.g., raisins, currants, and chopped candied peel)
- 0.5 cup Slivered almonds
- 0.5 cup Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, granulated sugar, and salt.
Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, work the butter into the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
Fold in the dried fruit and slivered almonds until evenly distributed.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently shape it into a rectangle about 8 inches by 10 inches.
Fold one long side of the dough over to the center, leaving about 1 inch of the other side exposed. Gently press down to create the traditional Stollen shape.
Carefully transfer the dough to the prepared baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the Stollen to cool on a wire rack.
Once completely cooled, generously dust the top with powdered sugar before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2866 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 49.2 g | 63% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.2 g | 41% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 206 mg | 69% | |
| Sodium | 2370 mg | 103% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 556.0 g | 202% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 31.3 g | 112% | |
| Total Sugars | 231.2 g | ||
| Protein | 69.4 g | 139% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.4 mcg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 551 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 24.0 mg | 133% | |
| Potassium | 3012 mg | 64% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
