Stuten - German Sweet Bread
Stuten is a traditional German sweet bread, mainly prepared in Northern Germany and the Rhineland. The soft dough, rich with raisins, is perfect for breakfast or a snack, spread with butter and jam. It is often prepared during the festive season and sometimes flavored with a little rum or lemon zest. This sweet bread has been a staple of German cuisine for generations, and numerous family recipes exist, refined over the centuries. Stuten is a true comfort food that makes every breakfast special.
Ingredients for this recipe
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Preparation Steps
1
Warm the milk until lukewarm, then stir in the sugar and yeast. Let it stand for 10 minutes until the yeast activates and becomes frothy.
2
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
3
Add the yeast mixture, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract to the flour mixture. Knead until you have a soft, elastic dough.
4
Knead in the raisins, then cover the dough with a clean kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm place for about 1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
5
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and shape it into an oblong loaf.
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Place the loaf in a greased loaf pan, cover, and let rise for another 30 minutes.
7
Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C), then bake the bread for 35-40 minutes, or until golden brown.
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Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
9
Slice and serve with butter or jam.
