Oma's Marzipan Stollen

Oma's Marzipan Stollen
Oma's Marzipan Stollen
My German grandma followed this stollen recipe and made it for us when we were young. I love this dessert. It tastes great, and it reminds me of her and the German food she made. I often freeze this sweet bread once it's shaped into a braid. Then I can pull it out the night before, let it rise on the counter overnight, and bake it in the morning. —Abigail Leszczynski, Beauford, South Carolina
  • Preparing Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Served Person: 1
white meat free gluten free red meat free contains dairy vegetarian pescatarian
  • 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
  • filling:
  • glaze:
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon 2% milk
  • 1 teaspoon rum extract
  • 6 tablespoons butter cubed
  • 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
  • 1-1/4 cups 2% milk
  • 1 can (12-1/2 ounces) almond cake and pastry filling
  • 1 cup finely ground almonds
  • 1/2 teaspoon 2% milk
  • Carbohydrate 416.30955259836 g
  • Cholesterol 183.018750078486 mg
  • Fat 74.1665413807199 g
  • Fiber 22.3908459320334 g
  • Protein 50.2828163937207 g
  • Saturated Fat 44.5076700195522 g
  • Serving Size 1 1 loaf (16 slices). (1037g)
  • Sodium 24124.3980597528 mg
  • Sugar 393.918706666327 g
  • Trans Fat 6.43007134974918 g
  • Calories 2513 calories

In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, sugar and yeast. In a small saucepan, heat milk and butter to 120degrees-130degrees. Add to dry ingredients; beat just until moistened. Add lemon zest; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky)., Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., For filling, in a large bowl, beat almond pastry filling, almonds, milk and extract. Punch dough down; turn onto a floured surface. Divide into thirds. Roll each portion into a 15x6-in. rectangle. Spread each portion with a third of the filling to within 1/4 in. of edges. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long slide; pinch seam to seal. Place ropes on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Using a sharp knife, make a 1/2-in.-deep cut lengthwise down the center of each rope, stopping 1/2 in. from ends. Keeping cut surfaces facing up, braid ropes. Pinch ends to seal; tuck under., Cover with a kitchen towel; let rise in a warm place until almost doubled, about 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 375degrees. Bake until golden brown, 30-35 minutes. Remove to a wire rack to cool. Combine glaze ingredients to desired consistency; drizzle over warm stollen.