Poppyseed-Stollen-Mohn-Stollen

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter (softened)
• 1 cup sugar
• 4 eggs (room temperature)
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup raisins
• 1 cup slivered almonds
• 1/2 cup poppy seeds
• 1/2 cup candied citrus peel
• 1/4 cup brandy

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, until fully incorporated.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
4. Stir in the raisins, almonds, poppy seeds, and candied citrus peel. Fold in the brandy until just combined.
5. Transfer the dough to a greased baking sheet and shape into a log. Bake for 45 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Allow the Stollen to cool before slicing and serving.

Interesting Facts

• Stollen is a traditional German pastry that is made and served during the holiday season.
• Stollen is often shaped into a log, symbolizing the baby Jesus wrapped in swaddling clothes.
• The poppy seeds, almonds, and raisins are meant to represent the gifts given to the baby Jesus by the three wise men.