Mint Chocolate Stollen
The history of stollen dates back hundreds of years; it is traditionally made in Germany at Christmas time. This Mint Chocolate version offers a refreshing yet rich flavor: the bittersweet sweetness of dark chocolate is complemented by the exciting aroma of peppermint. The base of the bread is the classic dough made with butter and spices, which harmonizes perfectly with the modern flavoring. Tip: For an even more intense mint effect, add grated dark chocolate mint candies to the dough – so that the festive magic is in every bite!
Ingredients for this recipe
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Preparation Steps
1
Sift the flour into a large mixing bowl, then add the dry yeast, sugar, and gingerbread spice mix. Whisk well to combine the flavors.
2
Add the warm milk, melted butter, egg, and peppermint extract. Knead until you have a smooth, elastic dough. If necessary, add a little flour to achieve the right consistency.
3
Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
4
Gently knead the dark chocolate chips into the risen dough. Distribute them evenly, being careful not to break them up too much.
5
Shape the stollen: roll the dough into an oval, then fold one side lengthwise over the other, slightly overlapping.
6
Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and let rest for another 30 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) using the conventional setting (top and bottom heat).
7
Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until golden brown. If the top browns too quickly, cover it with parchment paper. Let it cool completely on a wire rack.
8
Dust the cooled stollen generously with powdered sugar. Tip: The flavors of mint and chocolate meld even better the next day – store it in an airtight container!
