Rich and fruity with a delicious hint of sweet marzipan throughout, this traditional German bread is perfect for serving at the Christmas table or for a homemade gift. For the best results, make in advance to allow the flavours to mature
Ingredients
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150g raisins
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100g mixed peel
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75g almonds, coarsely chopped
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3 tbsp rum
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1 tbsp vanilla extract
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1 tsp almond extract
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500g plain flour
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75g golden caster sugar
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1 tsp salt
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20g fresh yeast
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1 lemon, zest only
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150ml lukewarm milk
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1 medium egg
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200g unsalted butter, softened
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100g marzipan
- 50g icing sugar and melted butter to coat
Method
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Mix the raisins, lemon peel and almonds with the rum and vanilla extract and keep aside.
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Using a food mixer, mix the flour, sugar, salt, crumbled yeast and lemon zest and pour in the milk and the egg. Start kneading using a low to medium speed until it starts to come together as a dough.
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Add the softened butter and the marzipan a little at a time until it is fully incorporated and increase the speed until the dough is smooth and elastic.
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Add the dried fruits and the chopped almonds and mix in the dough. Transfer the dough to a bowl, cover with cling film and allow to prove until it doubles in size (you can either do this by placing the bowl in a Miele Steam Oven at 40°C or in a Miele Warming Drawer using the lowest setting).
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Turn the dough out onto the work surface and shape it into a large oval. Fold the dough in half lengthwise and press the folded side slightly to help the loaf keep its shape. Carefully lift and place onto a baking tray.
- Slide the tray into a Miele Combination Steam Oven and select the following cooking method:
Stage 1 > Combination mode > Fan Plus > 30°C > 75% moisture > 15 minutes
Stage 2 > Combination mode > Fan Plus > 160°C > 75% moisture > 30 minutes
Stage 3 > Combination mode > Fan Plus > 150°C > 25% moisture > 20 minutes
- Remove the stollen from the oven, place on a wire rack and brush all around with melted butter. Finish with a dusting of icing sugar and serve.
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