Stollen

Name: Stollen
Ingredients: 4 to 4 1/2 c. bread flour (Pillsbury's Best); 1/3 c. sugar; 1/2 c. milk; 1/3 c. butter or margarine; 1/2 c. chopped candied cherries; 2 pkg. active dry or quick rise yeast; 1 tsp. salt; 1/2 c. water; 2 eggs; 1/4 c. each: chopped citron, walnuts and raisins

10 ingredients

16 steps

Ingredients

4 to 4 1/2 c. bread flour (Pillsbury's Best)
1/3 c. sugar
1/2 c. milk
1/3 c. butter or margarine
1/2 c. chopped candied cherries
2 pkg. active dry or quick rise yeast
1 tsp. salt
1/2 c. water
2 eggs
1/4 c. each: chopped citron, walnuts and raisins

Directions

1

Combine 2 cups bread flour, yeast, sugar and salt.
2

Heat milk, water and butter to 120° to 130°.
3

Add to flour mixture.
4

Add eggs.
5

Blend at low speed; beat 3 minutes at medium speed.
6

Stir in cherries, citron, raisins, walnuts and remaining flour to make a firm dough.
7

Knead on floured surface until smooth and elastic. Place in greased bowl.
8

Cover; let rise until doubled.
9

Punch down; divide in half.
10

Pat each to 14 x 8-inch oval.
11

Fold in half lengthwise.
12

Curve into a crescent.
13

Press edges to seal. Place on greased cookie sheet.
14

Cover; let rise until doubled. Bake at 350° for 20 to 30 minutes.
15

Drizzle with a glaze; garnish with cherries and nuts.
16

Makes 2 small Stollen.