December 4, 2014 - 5:05pm
We 3 gmas were Stollen!
Not really... we just made our Christmas Stollen to stash away for the holiday... we made it together, long distance, this time... last year we were at Barb's for the making of the Stollen.
The lead in shot is Helen's Stollen, after it snowed powdered sugar over her sink... here is her pre-snow picture.
Lovely looking Stollen, in my opinion...
Very fruity and good according to my younger sister. (smile).
Next are Barb's Stollens, pre-and post- snow.
and now mine....(Diane)
raw before rising baked, snowed, cut.......................hidden......
Fun day, fun bake, fun times with my sisters... we used a combination of Betty Crocker and Good Housekeeping recipes.
Happy Holiday Baking~
Barbra, Diane and Helen
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I made it once, but used marzipan because I couldn't find almond paste. The bread rose so much that the marzipan tended to leak. Yours look wonderful.
Gentili Barbra, Diane and Helen,
Complimenti per la vostra grande passione e per i vostri deliziosi risultati.
Quanto mi piacerebbe che abitassimo più vicino per poterci ritrovare insieme ad impastare e cuocere......
Grazie a tutte voi per la generosa condivisione.
A presto, Anna
I looked up the translation for your comment Anna, and this is the English:
Dear Barbra , Diane and Helen ,Congratulations for your passion and your delicious results .
How I wish we lived closer so we can find together to knead and bake ......
Thanks to all of you for the generous sharing .
See you soon , Anna
Thank you for the comments...
Grazie Anna , per i vostri commenti , ci piace condividere il nostro pane ed ascoltare ciò che altri stanno cottura. Fateci sapere che cosa si sta cocendo per le vacanze nel proprio paese .Felice di cottura .
Diane
English:
Thank you Anna, for your comments, we love sharing our baking and hearing what others are baking. Let us know what you are baking for the Holidays in your country.
Happy Baking.
Diane
PaddyL , we did not use Almond paste... I believe we all put slicked almonds in ours and no marzepan... so unfolding was our only challenge... they are really good... I put a 1/4 teaspoon of rum extract in mine.... That powdered sugar snow soaks in and in and is a very light dusting the next day.
Thanks again.
Diane
They're all beautiful! I can almost smell them! We'll be getting orders for ours at the bakery this month, so I'll be busy!
I've made (at home) one from my MIL's family recipe (too bready/blah), and one from Maggie Glezer's 'Artisan Baking Across America', that one really hit the spot, for us.
Happy baking!
Laura
I have gotten requests for stollen, but I have never made it. Are you happy with the results? Thanks for posting.
We have used several recipes over the years... Good Housekeeping.com has a great one... that is the one we used this year... very happy with the results...nice soft dough, easy to knead in the fruits and nuts... you will not be disappointed.
Happy Baking,
Diane
have to try this. Always loved stollen but never made it. Well done.
have to try this. Always loved stollen but never made it. Well done.
Those are some beauties for sure! I'm sure your families will enjoy them.
Happy Holidays,
Ian
Your stollen looks beautiful - each and every one!
I am going to bake stollen for the first time this year (instead of the traditional fruitcake which I eat by myself ☺️). However my question to you is do you allow the stollen age a bit or can you cut in to it right away? I've read both and would appreciate someone's experienced opinion.
Peace, joy and happy baking!
We cut into ours right away and gobble it right up. Diane saves hers for later and I'm not sure if Barb's group eats theirs right away. I'm thinking you can't go wrong either way :-)
Happy Baking!
Helen
Actually I am doing both this year! Ate one right away and letting 3 age... they taste good any time... I think I like the tradition of making ahead and aging... like fruitcake... have made a few of those... eaten fresh and gifted... and have one made in September with my sisters, aging... (the fruitcake, not the sisters!)...
Holiday Baking makes me happy!
Diane
outdone yourselves this time. Now Lucy is in the holiday spirit. The fruitcake done and only the stollen and panettone to go! These look terrific and they have to taste great. i don't think my aged ones are any better than fresh and love what Karin says about aging - Eat them fresh and if you run out just make another one:-)
Well done and happy baking GMA's
Thank you for the clarification. And thank you for the chuckle! I have two sisters also but they don't share my obsession with sourdough baking - yet. There is still time :)
Anyway that settles it. I will mix up the sponge in a few minutes and soak my fruit.
Dabrowman - I went all the way to Walt Disney World to Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party. Lucy has nothing on me for being in the spirit. I know it is not everyone's cup of tea but it sure kickstarted my Christmas spirit. I had a great time (in spite of the inclement weather!) betwwen the Magic Kingdom and Downtown Disney.
Warm wishes for the season to all!