• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

Simply So Good

  • Home
  • About
  • Recipes
  • Contact
You are here: Home / Recipes / Breads and Rolls / No-Knead Christmas Stollen

No-Knead Christmas Stollen

December 22, 2020 Leave a Comment

10shares
  • Share
  • Tweet
Jump to Recipe Print Recipe
Baked stollen cut in half showing ribbon of marzipan

Easy No-Knead Christmas Stollen is filled with dried cranberries, sultanas, almonds, and spices with a rich marzipan filling.  Not to mention a heavy dusting of powdered sugar.

German Christmas Stollen is a yeast bread filled with dried fruit, candied citrus peel, nuts, spices, and a ribbon of marzipan down the center.  I developed a quick version using rich no-knead bread dough.  

Tips:

  • This version uses dried cranberries and golden raisins (sultanas),  Dark raisins can be substituted.
  • Feel free to soak the dried fruit, candied citrus peel, and nuts overnight in 1/4 cup rum rather than rum extract.
  • If you can’t find candied citrus peel, or you’d rather not make it, substitute with 2 tablespoons of orange and lemon zest.
  • Let the Stollen rest for a day before slicing.  Waiting will enhance the flavor of the bread.
  • This recipe will make 1 large loaf of bread.  The dough can be divided in half to make 2 smaller loaves.  Divide the marzipan as well still reserving one of the balls of marzipan for another use.

Making Stollen Dough

Large bowl with flour, dried fruit, candied citrus peel and almonds.1
Large bowl with flour covered dried fruit. Smaller bowl with egg butter mixture2
Large mixing bowl with butter mixture poured over the flour fruit mixture.3
Folded Stollen dough4
Stollen dough in large bowl covered with plastic wrap5
  1. In a large bowl add flour, yeast, salt, cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, dried fruit, and candied citrus peel.
  2. Stir together and set aside.
  3. In a separate bowl mix eggs, water, rum, and sugar until the sugar has dissolved. Whisk in the melted butter until smooth.
  4. Add egg mixture into the flour mixture.
  5. Stir with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula until a mass is formed and no dry flour remains. About 1 minute.
  6. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let stand for 10 minutes.

Folding the Dough

Stollen dough with hand folding dough into center1
Stollen dough after rising in refrigerator3
Stollen dough with hand folding dough into center2
Stollen dough in large bowl covered with plastic wrap4
  1. Holding the edge of the dough with your fingertips, fold the dough over its self by gently lifting the dough and folding the dough toward the middle.
  2. Turn the bowl 45 degrees and fold again a total of 8 times.
  3. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and let rise for 30 minutes. Repeat the folding and rising 3 more times.
  4. After the 4th set of folds cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for at least 16 hours and up to 24 hours.

Making Marzipan

11
Food processor bowl with almonds flour and egg whites in small bowl.2
44
  1. In the bowl of a food processor fitted with a metal blade, add almond flour, powdered sugar. Pulse to combine.
  2. In a small bowl stir together the egg white, almond extract, and rose water.
  3. With the processor running pour the egg white mixture through the feed tube and process until the ingredients form a ball and spin around inside the bowl.

Shaping and Baking

Rolled Stollen dough in an oval shape1
Hand rolling a log of marzipan2
Rolled out Stollen dough with log of marzipan in the center3
44
Hand pinching ends of Stollen loaf.5
A hand pressing dough around marzipan6
  1. Remove dough from the bowl and roll into a 14-inch oval.
  2. Remove only one of the marzipan balls from the refrigerator and roll into a long log about 1-inch shorter than the dough oval.
  3. Place the marzipan in the center of the dough.
  4. Fold each side over the marzipan.
  5. Press and seal the ends tightly. 
  6. Lightly press the dough along the sides of the marzipan. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise for 1 1/2 – 2 hours.  Bake in a preheated 350℉ oven for 40-45 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 190℉ and the bread is golden brown.

Baking and Dusting the Stollen

Baked loaf of stollen1
Brushing baked Stollen with butter.3
Baked Stollen loaf with hand poking holes on the top of the bread.2
Large sieve sifting powder sugar over baked Stollen4
  1. Remove baked Stollen from the oven.
  2. Using a toothpick prick the bread all over many times. (40-50)
  3. Brush the hot bread with the melted butter.
  4. Using a sieve, sift a generous layer of powdered sugar all over the top and down the sides.  Let cool completely before slicing.
Baked stollen cut in half showing ribbon of marzipan
4.6 from 5 votes
Print

No-Knead Christmas Stollen

Easy No-Knead Christmas Stollen is filled with dried cranberries, sultanas, almonds, and spices with a rich marzipan filling. 

Course Breads
Cuisine American, German
Keyword German Stollen, No Knead Christmas Stollen, Stollen
Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 1 hour
overnight refrigeration 16 hours
Servings 18 slices
Calories 362 kcal
Author Janet Barton

Ingredients

Dough

  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp kosher salt
  • 2 tsp yeast granulated
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 4 eggs
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 tsp rum extract
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup golden raisins
  • 1/2 cup slivered almonds
  • 1/4 cup candied orange rind
  • 1/4 cup candied lemon rind

Marzipan

  • 2 cups almond flour
  • 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 egg white large
  • 2 tsp almond extract
  • 1 tsp rose water optional but delicious!

Powdered Sugar Coating

  • 1/4 cup butter melted
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

Bread

  1. In a large bowl add flour, yeast, salt, cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, dried fruit, and candied citrus peel. Stir together and set aside.

  2. In a separate bowl mix eggs, water, rum, and sugar until the sugar has dissolved. Whisk in the melted butter until smooth.

  3. Add egg mixture into the flour mixture and stir with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula until a mass is formed and no dry flour remains. About 1 minute. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let stand for 10 minutes.

  4. Holding the edge of the dough with your fingertips, fold the dough over its self by gently lifting the dough and folding the dough toward the middle. Turn the bowl 45 degrees and fold again a total of 8 times. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and let rise for 30 minutes. Repeat the folding and rising 3 more times. After the 4th set of folds cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for at least 16 hours and up to 24 hours.

  5. Remove dough from the bowl and roll into a 14-inch oval. Remove only one of the marzipan balls from the refrigerator and roll into a long log about 1-inch shorter than the dough oval. Place the marzipan in the center of the dough and fold each side over the marzipan. Lightly press the dough along the sides of the marzipan. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise for 2 hours.

  6. Remove dough from the bowl and roll into a 14-inch oval. Remove only one of the marzipan balls from the refrigerator and roll into a long log about 1-inch shorter than the dough oval. Place the marzipan in the center of the dough. Fold each side over the marzipan. Press and seal the ends tightly.  Lightly press the dough along the sides of the marzipan. Place on a parachment-lined baking sheet. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise for 1 1/2 - 2 hours.  Bake in a preheated 350℉ oven for 40-45 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 190℉ and the bread is golden brown.

Marzipan

  1. In the bowl of a food processor fitted with a metal blade, add almond flour, powdered sugar. Pulse to combine. In a small bowl stir together the egg white, almond extract, and rose water. With the processor running pour the egg white mixture through the feed tube and process until the ingredients form a ball and spin around inside the bowl.

  2. If the mixture seems to thin and does not form a ball, add additional almond flour 2 tablespoons at a time.

  3. Remove from food processor and divide in half. Form each half into a ball and place in plastic wrap. Refrigerate until firm.

  4. Try very hard NOT to eat the entire batch. It's that good!

Recipe Notes

  • This version uses dried cranberries and golden raisins (sultanas),  Dark raisins can be substituted.
  • Feel free to soak the dried fruit, candied citrus peel, and nuts overnight in 1/4 cup rum rather than rum extract.
  • If you can't find candied citrus peel, or you'd rather not make it, substitute with 2 tablespoons of orange and lemon zest.
  • Let the Stollen rest for a day before slicing.  Waiting will enhance the flavor of the bread.
  • This recipe will make 1 large loaf of bread.  The dough can be divided in half to make 2 smaller loaves.  Divide the marzipan as well still reserving one of the balls of marzipan for another use.

 

Nutrition Facts
No-Knead Christmas Stollen
Amount Per Serving (1 slice)
Calories 362 Calories from Fat 171
% Daily Value*
Fat 19g29%
Saturated Fat 7g35%
Cholesterol 63mg21%
Sodium 301mg13%
Potassium 96mg3%
Carbohydrates 43g14%
Fiber 3g12%
Sugar 20g22%
Protein 7g14%
Vitamin A 368IU7%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 49mg5%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

You May Also Love

Box filled with assortment of Christmas cookies
cranberry wassail in a white mug with floating orange slice and cinnamon stick
Semlor buns with dusting of powdered sugar
hot chocolate whipped cream

Share this:

  • Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)

Related

Filed Under: Breads and Rolls Tagged With: Christmas Stollen, no-knead bread, No-knead Brioche, No-knead Stollen, Stollen

Previous Post: « Christmas Cookie Box
Next Post: The 10 Most Popular Posts of 2020 »

Reader Interactions

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Primary Sidebar

About Me

Janet Barton

Hi I'm Janet and this is where I share my delicious made-from-scratch seasonal recipes that I make at home for my family every day.

I believe cooking from scratch, using unprocessed and whole foods is an important part of healthy eating. My goal is to help you create amazing recipes by providing easy step-by-step photos and instructions.

Read More »

Trending Recipes

  • No-knead Crusty Bread in a Dutch oven No-knead Crusty Bread
  • Glass of almond milk with 2 gray striped straws on wood board with container of almond milk in background Quick Homemade Almond Milk
  • pink iced heart sugar cookies Sour Cream Sugar Cookies
  • Semlor buns with dusting of powdered sugar Swedish Semlor Buns
  • Artisan No-knead Bread
  • Several chocolate drop cookies on white background Chocolate Drop Cookies
  • Cheddar Cheese Rolls arranged on a plate Cheddar Cheese Rolls
  • Kalamata olive fouggase on marble with dipping sauce Kalamata Olive and Rosemary Fougasse with Fresh Herb and Pepper Dipping Oil
  • vanilla and chocolate party cakes for kids Vanilla and Chocolate Party Cakes for Kids
  • Lemonade and raspberry lemonade in tall glasses Old Fashioned Lemonade

Subscribe to our email list for exclusive tips and recipes

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • RSS
  • Twitter

Latest on Instagram

simplysogood

The Indian Paratha flatbread has a flaky, chewy te The Indian Paratha flatbread has a flaky, chewy texture achieved through a series of folds layered with ghee then rolled flat and cooked on a hot griddle. The result is a beautiful crisp flatbread that is wonderful dipped into thick curries!
These asian steamed buns with braised beef cheeks These asian steamed buns with braised beef cheeks and pickled vegetables are one of my family’s most requested meals! Understandably 💚
What are some of your family’s go-to meals?
Nothing! And I mean nothing, makes me feel better Nothing! And I mean nothing, makes me feel better when I’m hit with a cold or flu than a huge bowl of Pho. Brothy soups are perfect for winter illness. They are warming, and restore the body with needed fluids and sodium — this pho recipe is the perfect remedy. You can pretty much custom design your own bowl, I chose to go with all my favorite veggies 💚
Happy Lunar New Year! To celebrate I thought I wou Happy Lunar New Year! To celebrate I thought I would share my recipe for homemade Mandarin Pork Potstickers with Ginger Soy Sauce! These mouthwatering dumplings are so fun to make! They are filled with pork, cabbage, ginger, green onions and a hint of white pepper and dipped in a spicy ginger soy sauce!
🧧🐂🥟
Valentine’s Dinner for two anyone?? I married a Valentine’s Dinner for two anyone?? I married a carnivore. He didn’t. I would be perfectly content being vegetarian! When I do eat meat, I want it to be free of antibiotic, hormone and GMO free — which lead me to @butcher_box (this is NOT a sponsored post btw... but it should be because I love butcher box!) 

In my first box I received these pork chops — Something that I haven’t cooked in years.  My husband was so excited! I hope you enjoy this quick and simple recipe that I created for him 💙
Happy Valentine’s Day! 🍓 click the link in my Happy Valentine’s Day! 🍓 click the link in my bio for the recipe to this High Altitude Vanilla Bean Cake iced with velvety strawberry rose swiss meringue buttercream
This Golden Chai Spiced Granola Yogurt Bowl makes This Golden Chai Spiced Granola Yogurt Bowl makes a fabulous Valentines breakfast! All the strawberries, pomegranates, and of course the dried rose petals ❤️
Created my own Valentine chocolate bites and bars Created my own Valentine chocolate bites and bars with healthy ingredients! Using a dark couverture chocolate along with organic nuts, freeze-dried berries, coconut, cacao nibs, rose petals, lavender, or a sprinkle of bee pollen! They are so fun to create and are completely addicting 🍫❤️
My neighbor used to bring us cupcakes with the mos My neighbor used to bring us cupcakes with the most usual frosting. She called it “Satin Icing” because it was so smooth and creamy! I was lucky enough to snag the recipe from her before she moved. Click the link in my bio for the recipe!!
Load More... Follow on Instagram


Footer

Featured on

The Daily Meal Logo The foodgawker-logo reddit Logo BuzzFeed Logo halfbaked Harvest Logo Browneyed Baker Logo BLOGHER Logo FOOD52 Logo University of Washington Logo sheknows Logo

Copyright © 2021 Janet Barton
Privacy Policy