My Mom’s Dutch Stollen

Name: My Mom’s Dutch Stollen
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Cuisine: European
Ingredients: 2 sticks (8 ounces) plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided; 2 large eggs; 1 large egg yolk; 1/2 cup sour cream; 3/4 cup milk (any percentage fat) or water; 1 (1/4-ounce) packet active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons); 4 1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided, plus more for dusting; 1 pound assorted raisins, slivered almonds, and coarsely chopped candied fruits (about 3 1/2 cups); 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar; 1/2 medium lemon; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; Cooking spray or neutral oil, for coating the bowl; 7 ounces almond paste (not marzipan); Powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions

Prep:45minCook:45min

This yeasted sweet bread is studded with candied fruit and nuts with a log of almond paste running through it. Enjoy it lightly toasted and slathered with butter for breakfast or an afternoon snack.

Updated at: Thu, 30 Oct 2025 08:30:15 GMT