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30-Min Stollen Shortcut

Buttery fruit bread with almond paste center, topped with powdered sugar. A viral-worthy Christmas shortcut that tastes like a bakery stollen in half the time.

Total time
28 min
Servings
2
Calories
520
Protein
9g
30-Min Stollen Shortcut
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Mix flour, warm milk, 2 tbsp butter, yeast, and egg yolk in a bowl until shaggy dough forms, ~2 minutes.

  2. Step 2

    Knead in mixed fruit, then shape into a disc on a sheet pan. Press almond paste into the center, fold dough over, and seal.

  3. Step 3

    Brush with remaining 2 tbsp melted butter. Let rise at room temperature for 10 minutes while oven preheats to 375°F.

  4. Step 4

    Bake for 16–18 minutes until golden brown and a skewer inserted in the thickest part comes out clean.

  5. Step 5

    Cool for 2 minutes on the pan, then dust generously with powdered sugar until completely covered.

  6. Step 6

    Slice and serve warm or at room temperature.

Tools you’ll need

  • large mixing bowl
  • sheet pan
  • pastry brush
  • skewer or toothpick
  • oven

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