Baking Powder Stollen

Experience the delightful charm of holiday baking with this quick and fuss-free Baking Powder Stollen. Unlike traditional yeast-based stollen, this version comes together in a fraction of the time, making it perfect for busy bakers. Loaded with a medley of dried fruits, slivered almonds, and a hint of aromatic vanilla and almond extracts, each bite offers a burst of festive flavor. The tender, biscuit-like dough is enriched with buttermilk for a soft, moist crumb and shaped into the signature stollen fold, creating a rustic yet elegant presentation. Finished with a generous dusting of powdered sugar, this stollen is a perfect treat for holiday mornings or a cozy winter tea. Ready in under an hour, this recipe effortlessly blends classic flavors with modern convenience, making it a must-try for your seasonal baking lineup.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 3 cups All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.75 cup Unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 0.75 cup Buttermilk
• 1 piece Egg, large
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 teaspoon Almond extract
• 1.5 cups Dried fruit (e.g., raisins, currants, and chopped candied peel)
• 0.5 cup Slivered almonds
• 0.5 cup Powdered sugar (for dusting)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, granulated sugar, and salt.

Step 3

Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, work the butter into the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract.

Step 5

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir just until combined. Avoid overmixing.

Step 6

Fold in the dried fruit and slivered almonds until evenly distributed.

Step 7

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently shape it into a rectangle about 8 inches by 10 inches.

Step 8

Fold one long side of the dough over to the center, leaving about 1 inch of the other side exposed. Gently press down to create the traditional Stollen shape.

Step 9

Carefully transfer the dough to the prepared baking sheet.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 11

Allow the Stollen to cool on a wire rack.

Step 12

Once completely cooled, generously dust the top with powdered sugar before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	985.5 grams (985.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2866

Total Fat 49.20g	63%
Saturated Fat 8.20g	41%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.40g
Cholesterol 206mg	69%
Sodium 2371mg	103%
Total Carbohydrate 556.00g	202%
Dietary Fiber 31.30g	112%
Total Sugars 231.20g
Protein 69.40g	139%

Vitamin D 135IU	676%
Calcium 551mg	42%
Iron 24mg	133%
Potassium 3012mg	64%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 15.0%

Protein: 9.4%

Carbs: 75.5%