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Yeast Dough and Knots

Christmas Stollen

Prep 45 min Cook 45 min Total 1 hr 30 min Servings 16

By Lukasz Jagiello

Published Oct 12, 2026 · Updated Oct 12, 2026

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Knead the fruit in after the first rise so it doesn't tear the gluten.

Ingredients

Method

  1. 01

    Make dough with milk, yeast, sugar, egg, butter, flour, salt, zest and cardamom; knead 8 minutes. Rise 1 1/2 hours.

  2. 02

    Knead in soaked fruit and almonds.

  3. 03

    Pat into a 10x8 oval, lay a marzipan log down the middle and fold over, leaving the top edge short.

  4. 04

    Rise 1 hour; bake at 350°F for 40–45 minutes (190°F inside).

  5. 05

    Brush hot loaf with melted butter and dredge thickly in powdered sugar. Wrap and age 1 week.

Notes & swaps

  • Knead the fruit in after the first rise so it doesn't tear the gluten.

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