Description
German Nussstollen (Nut Stollen) is a traditional Christmas bread filled with nuts, lightly sweetened dough, and warm spices, finished with a coating of butter and powdered sugar.
Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup warm milk
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (plus extra for brushing)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup chopped almonds
- 1 cup chopped hazelnuts or walnuts
- 1/4 cup raisins (optional)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for coating)
Instructions
- Dissolve yeast in warm milk with 1 tablespoon of sugar and let stand for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, remaining sugar, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Add yeast mixture, eggs, butter, and vanilla; mix until a soft dough forms.
- Knead dough for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Knead in chopped nuts and raisins until evenly distributed.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1–1 1/2 hours until doubled in size.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Shape dough into an oval loaf and place on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes until golden brown.
- Brush hot stollen generously with melted butter.
- Dust heavily with powdered sugar and cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Flavor improves after resting for a day.
- Wrap tightly to store for up to one week.
- Traditionally served during the Christmas season.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German