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Dresden Stollen — traditional dish from Dresden, Germany
Dessert Vegetarian

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Nutritional Values

🔥350kcal
💪7gProtein
🌾55gCarbs
🥑15gFat
🌿3gFibre
⚖️150 gServing

* Per serving · 150 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten 🥛 Dairy 🥜 Nuts

Dresden Stollen

How to order / say it
Say it Dresdner Stollen — [DRESS-dner SHTO-len]
Order I'd like the Dresden Stollen, please.
Locally Ich hätte gerne den Dresdner Stollen, bitte.
Say locally

A rich yeast cake filled with dried fruits, nuts, and spices.

Why try it?

Dresden Stollen is a quintessential festive treat symbolizing the city's culinary heritage, especially around Christmas. It offers a unique taste of Saxon tradition and craftsmanship.

How it tastes

Stollen is dense with a slightly moist texture, filled with the sweetness of candied fruits and balanced by the rich, nutty aroma. The powdered sugar coating adds a delightful finish.

Origin & History — first documented: 1530

Originating in the 16th century, Dresden Stollen was first made as a Christmas bread for the Saxon royal court. Its distinctive shape and flavor profile have maintained its popularity for centuries, becoming an exported delicacy.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🌾 500 g all-purpose flour
  • 🥛 200 g butter
  • 🍯 150 g raisins
  • 🍯 100 g candied citrus peel
  • 🥜 100 g almonds
  • 🥛 100 ml milk
  • 🍯 80 g sugar
  • 🍷 50 ml rum
  • 🌾 20 g yeast
  • 🧂 2 tsp vanilla extract

Method

  1. 1 Soak the raisins and citrus peel in rum overnight.
  2. 2 Mix the flour, yeast, sugar, and milk to form the dough.
  3. 3 Add butter, soaked fruits, almonds, and knead well.
  4. 4 Shape into a loaf, let rise, and bake until golden.
  5. 5 Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

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