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BITE-SIZE STOLLEN (STOLLENKONFEKT)



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Making Stollen is not for the faint of heart. Avoiding it altogether because excellent store-bought Stollen abounds is further abetted by the invention of Stollenkonfekt, bite-size chunks of spiced, tender Quark dough studded with almonds and raisins and thickly cloaked in vanilla-scented confectioners' sugar. They may be a relatively recent development in the world of Christstollen, which dates back to the Middle Ages, but they more than make up for their youth. In other words, want the rich, buttery, spicy flavor of Stollen without the work of a yeasted dough and the weeks of impatiently waiting for the loaves to be ready? If so, Stollenkonfekt is the thing for you.

Provided by Luisa Weiss

Categories     Christmas     Bread     Cardamom     Clove     Dried Fruit     Raisin     Almond     snack     Breakfast     Dessert

Yield Makes about 36 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 19

Dough:
7 tablespoons/100g unsalted high-fat, European-style butter, at room temperature
1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon/80g granulated sugar
1 cup/250g Quark, drained if necessary
Grated peel of 1 organic lemon
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon dark rum
2 1/3 cups, scooped and leveled, plus 1 tablespoon/ 300g all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup/75g blanched whole almonds, chopped
1 cup/150g raisins
Topping:
7 tablespoons/100g unsalted butter
13 tablespoons/100g confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons Vanilla Sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F/180°C. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • To make the dough: Place the butter and sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment and cream together until fluffy. Add the Quark, grated lemon peel, vanilla extract, and rum; beat until well combined.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, and baking powder. Add to the Quark mixture and beat together until just combined. Briefly beat in the almonds and raisins.
  • Using your hands, pinch off golf ball-size pieces of dough and, without overhandling them, form them into 2-inch/5cm ovals or blocks. Place them on the prepared baking sheets, leaving 1 inch/2.5 cm between them. Place one baking sheet in the oven and bake for 30 minutes, or until the Stollen bites are a pale golden brown.Meanwhile, make the topping: Melt the butter in a small saucepan. Place the confectioners' sugar and Vanilla Sugar in a small bowl and whisk to combine.Remove the Stollen bites from the oven and slide in the second batch. Let the finished bites cool briefly, just until you can handle them. Dip each bite into the melted butter, and then toss in the confectioners' sugar mixture and place back on the baking sheet to set. Repeat with the second batch when they have baked.When the Stollen bites are completely cool, store in airtight containers, separated by pieces of waxed or parchment paper, for at least 1 day. They are best if allowed to rest for 3 to 4 days before serving. Just before serving, dust the bites again with a fresh layer of sifted confectioners' sugar. The bites will keep in an airtight container for at least 10 days and up to 3 weeks.

STOLLEN BITES RECIPE - (4.4/5)



Stollen Bites Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by á-9642

Number Of Ingredients 22

SPONGE:
1 cup (4 1/4-ounces) King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
3/4 cup (6-ounces) lukewarm water
2 teaspoons instant yeast
FRUIT:
1/2 cup (2 3/4-ounces) dried pineapple, chopped in 1/4-inch dice
1/2 cup (2 3/4-ounces) golden raisins or dried cranberries
1/2 cup (3-ounces) candied cherries, snipped into quarters
2 tablespoons (1-ounce) rum or brandy
DOUGH:
2 1/2 cups (10 1/2-ounces) King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
6 tablespoons (3-ounces) softened butter
1/4 cup (1 1/2 ounces) Baker's Special Dry Milk or nonfat dry milk powder
1/3 cup (2 3/8-ounces) granulated sugar
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 tablespoon orange zest or 1/8 teaspoon orange oil
1/2 cup (2 1/2-ounces) toasted almonds, chopped
TOPPING:
1/2 cup (1 stick, 4-ounces) butter, melted
2 cups (8-ounces) confectioners' sugar, glazing sugar, or non-melting sugar

Steps:

  • Sponge: Mix ingredients together and set aside for 1 hour, or for up to 4 hours. Fruit: Mix ingredients together and set aside to allow the fruit to absorb the liquor. Dough: Combine the sponge and the dough ingredients (except for the almonds), and mix and knead to make a soft, shiny, elastic dough. Towards the end, knead in the soaked fruits (along with any liquid) and almonds. Allow the dough to rise, covered, for 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Turn the dough out onto a work surface and divide it into 40 pieces, rolling each piece into a ball. Place the balls on a greased or parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving about 1-inch between them. Cover and let rise for about 45 minutes, until the balls are puffy. Bake the stollen bites in a preheated 350°F oven for about 18 minutes, until they're light brown. Remove from the oven and cool for 10 minutes. Toss stollen in the melted butter, then the confectioners' sugar. Allow to cool completely before wrapping and storing. Stollen bites keep well for a week at room temperature; freeze for longer storage. Toss with confectioners' sugar again just before serving, if desired. Note: Because of stollen's high sugar content, we find you'll make a better loaf by beginning with an overnight sponge. This bubbly mixture of yeast, flour and water is a good base upon which the sugar, milk, and butter-rich stollen can successfully grow.

STOLLEN



Stollen image

Partake in rich holiday traditions of Germany when you make this classic fruit-filled yeast bread.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 12h

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 package regular or quick active dry yeast
3/4 cup warm water (105°F to 115°F)
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 eggs
1 egg, separated
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
3 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour or Better for Bread™ flour
1/2 cup blanched almonds
1/4 cup chopped candied citron
1/4 cup chopped candied cherries, if desired
1/4 cup raisins
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
1 tablespoon butter or margarine, softened
1 tablespoon water
1 1/3 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • In large bowl, dissolve yeast in 3/4 cup warm water. Beat in granulated sugar, the salt, eggs, egg yolk, 1/2 cup butter and 1 3/4 cups of the flour with electric mixer on medium speed 10 minutes, scraping bowl constantly. Stir in remaining flour, the almonds, citron, cherries, raisins and lemon peel. Scrape batter from side of bowl. Cover and let rise in warm place 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until double. (Dough is ready if indentation remains when touched.) Cover and refrigerate egg white.
  • Stir down batter by beating about 25 strokes. Cover tightly and refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight.
  • Grease cookie sheet. Place dough on well-floured surface; turn to coat with flour. Divide in half; press each half into 10x7-inch oval. Spread with 1 tablespoon butter. Fold ovals lengthwise in half; press only folded edge firmly. Place on cookie sheet. Beat egg white and 1 tablespoon water; brush over folded ovals. Cover and let rise in warm place 45 to 60 minutes or until double.
  • Heat oven to 375°F. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown.
  • In medium bowl, mix powdered sugar and milk until smooth. Spread glaze over warm stollen.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Slice, Sodium 70 mg

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