Germany Β· Central Europe
Stollen
Also known as Christstollen
A Dresden Christmas bread packed with candied peel, dried fruit and marzipan, baked dense and brushed heavily with butter and sugar so it keeps for weeks.
Method
Enriched Deck Oven
Hydration
50%
water to flour
Glycemic index
62
Medium GI
Energy
410 kcal
per 100 g
Sensory profile
- sourness
- 1
- sweetness
- 7
- crispiness
- 2
- chewiness
- 4
- aroma
- 8
- moistness
- 6
Scale 0β10
Nutrition
per 100 g| Energy | 410 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 48 g |
| of which sugars | 20 g |
| Fat | 21 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sodium | 180 mg |
Typical values; recipes vary.
Texture
- Buttery dense crumb
- Powdered sugar coat
Typical ingredients
- Wheat Flour
- Milk
- Yeast
- Salt
- Sugar
- Fat / Butter
- Egg
- Dried Fruit
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