Dresdner Stollen

The tradition of baking Stollen in Dresden dates back to the 15th century. The ingredients used in Stollen, such as dried fruits, nuts, and spices, are often associated with the flavors of the holiday season. These ingredients were historically preserved and used during winter months when fresh produce was scarce. The Dresdner Stollen has become a symbol of the city's cultural identity, celebrated at Christmas markets, festivals, and events throughout the region. It's not just a pastry; it's a representation of Dresden's history. 

Ingredients

For the dough:

600 g raisins

200 g currants

2 small glasses of rum

80 g yeast

¼ l milk

150 g sugar

1 kg flour

1 tsp salt

Grated zest of 2 lemons

1 tsp cardamom

500 g butter

100 g ground almonds

20 g bitter almonds

100 g finely diced candied lemon peel

100 g finely diced candied orange peel


For brushing:

200 g melted butter


For sprinkling:

250 g fine sugar

5 tbsp vanilla sugar


For dusting:

Powdered sugar


Directions

Preparation the Night Before:

  1. Wash the raisins and currants, then soak them in rum, covered, overnight.

Dough Preparation:

  1. Crumble the yeast and mix it with 1 tbsp sugar and 3 tbsp lukewarm milk. Let it rise in a warm place.
  2. Sift 2/3 of the flour into a bowl, make a well in the center, and add the spices, sugar, and warmed butter around the edges.
  3. From the center, mix the yeast with the flour, lukewarm milk, and remaining ingredients.
  4. Stir the dough thoroughly until it forms bubbles.
  5. Knead in the remaining flour, then add the raisins, currants, almonds, candied lemon peel, and candied orange peel.
  6. Let the dough rise in a warm place.

Shaping and Baking:

  1. Shape the dough into two loaves and place them on a greased baking sheet. Let them rise again.
  2. Preheat the oven to 175-190°C (electric) or 160-170°C (convection).
  3. Bake for 50-60 minutes.

Finishing:

  1. Immediately after baking, brush the stollen with melted butter and sprinkle with fine sugar.
  2. Once cooled, generously dust with powdered sugar.

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