Stollen

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This is a traditional German stollen baked by someone who came from Germany.  It's in the freezer for safe keeping and so there is no temptation to snitch it.

Stollen is a cake-like fruit bread made with yeast, water and flour, and lemon zest. Chopped nuts and dried or candied fruit and spices (cardamom and cinnamon) are also added.  Traditionally served around the Advent and Christmas holidays this is a traditional German treat.

Last week I scored a homemade cranberry nut bread from a German client and this week I scored a homemade stollen from another.

We're going to be enjoying these home-baked delicacies over the holidays here at The Platz.

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