No Yeast Stollen

Indulge in the festive flavors of No Yeast Stollen, a quicker take on the classic German holiday bread that's perfect for busy bakers. This delightful version skips traditional yeast, opting for baking powder to create a rich and tender dough that encases a sweet marzipan center. Packed with dried fruits, chopped nuts, and the warm spices of cinnamon and nutmeg, this stollen is a fragrant holiday treat with just a hint of citrus from optional orange zest. Finished with a buttery glaze and a generous dusting of powdered sugar, it offers all the charm of a traditional stollen without the long proofing times. Ready in just an hour, this no-fuss recipe is perfect for last-minute holiday baking or gifting to loved ones.

Nutriscore Rating: 46/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 300 g All-purpose flour
• 2 tsp Baking powder
• 100 g Granulated sugar
• 150 g Unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 120 ml Milk
• 1 large Egg
• 1 tsp Vanilla extract
• 1 tsp Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 tsp Ground nutmeg
• 150 g Dried fruits (e.g., raisins, currants, chopped apricots)
• 50 g Chopped nuts (e.g., almonds, walnuts)
• 100 g Marzipan, rolled into a log
• 50 g Powdered sugar
• 40 g Melted butter for brushing
• 1 tsp Orange zest (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and orange zest if using.

Step 3

Add the cold, cubed butter into the dry ingredients. Using your fingertips, a pastry cutter, or a fork, rub the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 4

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

Step 5

Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry mixture, stirring gently with a wooden spoon or your hands to form a soft dough. Do not overmix.

Step 6

Fold in the dried fruits and chopped nuts until evenly distributed throughout the dough.

Step 7

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead it a few times. Flatten the dough into a rectangle, approximately 25x15 cm (10x6 inches).

Step 8

Place the marzipan log along the center of the rectangle lengthwise.

Step 9

Fold one side of the dough over the marzipan, then the other side, slightly overlapping in the center. Pinch the edges lightly to seal.

Step 10

Carefully transfer the dough to the prepared baking sheet.

Step 11

Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the Stollen is golden brown and cooked through.

Step 12

Remove from the oven and brush the warm Stollen generously with melted butter. Allow it to cool slightly.

Step 13

Once cooled, generously dust the Stollen with powdered sugar to create the traditional snowy topping.

Step 14

Slice and serve your No Yeast Stollen. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1133.6 grams (1133.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4444

Total Fat 221.00g	283%
Saturated Fat 106.90g	535%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.00g
Cholesterol 647mg	216%
Sodium 1115mg	48%
Total Carbohydrate 579.10g	211%
Dietary Fiber 23.60g	84%
Total Sugars 297.40g
Protein 60.80g	122%

Vitamin D 182IU	911%
Calcium 557mg	43%
Iron 22mg	120%
Potassium 2320mg	49%

*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: 43.7%

Protein: 5.3%

Carbs: 50.9%