Simple Stollen

Name: Simple Stollen
Ingredients: 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup sugar; 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 7 tablespoons cold butter, divided; 1 cup ricotta cheese; 1/2 cup chopped mixed candied fruit; 1/2 cup raisins; 1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon almond extract; 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 1 large egg, room temperature; 1 large egg yolk, room temperature; Confectioners' sugar

15 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
7 tablespoons cold butter, divided
1 cup ricotta cheese
1/2 cup chopped mixed candied fruit
1/2 cup raisins
1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 large egg, room temperature
1 large egg yolk, room temperature
Confectioners' sugar

Directions

1

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in 6 tablespoons butter until mixture resembles fine crumbs. In a small bowl, combine the ricotta, candied fruit, raisins, almonds, extracts, lemon zest, egg and yolk. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.
2

Turn onto a floured surface; knead five times. Roll dough into a 10x8-in. oval. Fold a long side over to within 1 in. of opposite side; press edge lightly to seal. Place on a greased
3

; curve ends slightly.
4

Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown. Melt remaining butter; brush over loaf. Remove to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with confectioners' sugar.