Transfer the stollen onto the baking sheets, placing 2 of the loaves on 1 baking sheet. Let rise until puffed and risen a bit, about 45 minutes. It will not double in size. Meanwhile, arrange 2 racks to divide the oven into thirds and heat the oven to 350°F. When ready to bake, brush the stollen with half the remaining melted butter.
It generally consists of flour, yeast, sugar, butter, eggs, milk, spices and dried fruit (often raisins). However, there are also many variations with other fillings such as marzipan, nuts or poppy seeds. While German Stollen is basically made all year round, it is traditionally very popular during Advent season and Christmas holidays.
This traditional German Christmas Stollen recipe is a very special treat that has a long history and is very popular during the Holidays. One day in advance, mix the raisins and the rum together and let the rum infuse the raisins overnight. On the next day, heat up the milk until it's lukewarm.
This German Christmas Stollen is a flavorful, moist, and delicious Fruit Bread Cake recipe that’s easy to make vegan without eggs, dairy butter and milk! The perfect festive pound cake for Advent season and Christmas holidays!