Stollen for Daring Bakers

Stollen has always been a part of my Christmas. My German dad buys it every year from the store. I can't remember a year that I haven't eaten a bit of Stollen. Sometimes filled with marzipan or rum flavored. I've been looking for a reason to make it myself and what better reason than my first Daring Bakers challenge? Plus its a great way to practice my German. Fröhliche Weihnachten!

Stollen is a sweet bread, much like fruit cake but denser and I think usually not as sweet. Traditionally Stollen is filled with a role of marzipan to symbolize the baby Jesus wrapped in cloth. I chose not to fill my Stollen with marzipan. If you would like to, its easy to make or you can buy marzipan.

"And a piece of Stollen in a Christmas tree"

For my Daring Bakers Stollen I used a combination of raisins, dried cranberries, prunes, and almonds. I also spiced it with cinnamon and nutmeg and did not sprinkle powdered sugar on top. It came out very well so I was happy and surprised by the results.

Ich esse gern Stollen!

Are there any treats you've always wanted to bake?