Banana Stollen
Banana Stollen is a special German Christmas cake that combines the sweet and luscious flavor of bananas with cinnamon. Stollen is a classic Christmas dessert that has been made for generations. Over the years, various variations have appeared, but the banana version offers a truly special and tantalizing experience.
Ingredients for this recipe
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Preparation Steps
1
Crumble the yeast into the lukewarm milk, add a pinch of sugar, and let it proof for 10 minutes.
2
In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, and cinnamon.
3
Add the proofed yeast, melted butter, and mashed bananas to the dry ingredients. Mix well, then knead until the dough is smooth and elastic.
4
Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
5
Gently fold in the raisins and almonds into the risen dough, then shape the stollen. Form the dough into a long, oval shape and fold the two ends slightly inward.
6
Place the stollen on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and let it rest for 30 minutes.
7
Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until golden brown. During the last 10 minutes, cover it with aluminum foil to prevent burning.
8
Let the baked stollen cool completely, then sprinkle the top generously with powdered sugar.
