How To Make Spiced Stollen Plait
It’s always the season for merry making and nothing gets merrier than a full stomach. These Christmas recipes will do the trick for happy smiles and bellies. Nobody goes on diet and no tummy goes hungry during Christmas!
Serves:
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) instant yeast
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup warm milk
- 1/2 cup chopped almonds
- 1/2 cup chopped dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup chopped candied orange peel
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, yeast, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
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Make a well in the center and pour in the melted butter and warm milk. Stir until a dough forms.
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Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
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Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Punch down the risen dough and knead in the chopped almonds, dried cranberries, and candied orange peel.
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Divide the dough into three equal portions and roll each into a long rope-like shape.
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Place the ropes side by side on the prepared baking sheet and gently braid them together.
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Bake the stollen plait for 30-40 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
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Remove from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack.
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Once cooled, dust the stollen plait with powdered sugar.
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Slice and serve.
Nutrition
- Calories : 385kcal
- Total Fat : 13g
- Saturated Fat : 5g
- Cholesterol : 20mg
- Sodium : 147mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 62g
- Dietary Fiber : 4g
- Sugar : 20g
- Protein : 8g
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