Hazelnut Stollen Recipe

Summary

Difficulty LevelEasyHealth IndexAverage
CuisineCourse
MethodDish
SpecialityMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Sugar1/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Warm milk1 Cup (16 tbs)
 2 pkgs. active dry yeast
 All purpose flour1/3 Cup (16 tbs)
 Salt1/2 Teaspoon
 Margarine7 Tablespoon
 Egg1 , beaten
 Grated peel of 1/2 lemon
 Ground almonds1 Cup (16 tbs) (Filling & Frosting:)
 Firmly packed brown sugar1/2 Cup (16 tbs) (Filling & Frosting:)
 Hazelnuts1 Cup (16 tbs) (Filling & Frosting:)
 2 egg whites, lightly beaten
 Rum3 Tablespoon (Filling & Frosting:)
 Ground cinnamon1/2 Teaspoon (Filling & Frosting:)
 Egg yolk1 , beaten (Filling & Frosting:)
 Powdered sugar1 Cup (16 tbs), sifted (Filling & Frosting:)
 Lemon juice2 Tablespoon (Filling & Frosting:)
 Toasted hazelnuts1/2 Cup (16 tbs), chopped (Filling & Frosting:)

Directions

To make yeast dough, stir a pinch of sugar into milk; sprinkle with yeast.
Let stand 5 minutes.
Stir gently.
Sift flour, remaining sugar and salt into a large bowl.
Melt margarine; cool slightly.
Stir margarine, egg and lemon peel into yeast mixture.
Beat into flour mixture to make a dough.
On a floured surface, knead dough.
Cover and let rise in a warm place 1 hour.
To make filling and frosting, mix almonds, brown sugar, ground hazelnuts, egg whites, rum and cinnamon.
Grease a baking sheet.
Knead dough; roll out to an 18-inch (45-cm) square.
Spread with filling.
Brush edges with egg yolk; roll up.
Place on baking sheet; brush with egg yolk.
Let stand 15 minutes.
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
Bake 30 to 40 minutes or until golden.
Place on a rack.
Blend powdered sugar and lemon juice.
Spoon frosting over warm stollen; sprinkle with hazelnuts.
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