A Christmas Stollen (with Marzipan), Chocolat Chaud and a Holiday Pear Tart

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil reduces saturated fat while adding a subtle flavor.

dried fruit

🥗Healthier: fresh fruit

💰Cheaper: raisins

Raisins are more affordable and still provide sweetness.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds are nut-free and less expensive.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Granulated sugar is a common alternative that is less processed.

Chop 3 ounces of candied orange peel and combine with 2/3 cup raisins and 2/3 cup chopped nuts in a small bowl.

Cover the mixture with enough liqueur (Grand Marnier) to just barely cover the top and let it soak for about 3 hours.

In a bowl, add 3 teaspoons of dry active yeast to 1 cup of lukewarm whole milk and 2 tablespoons of sugar. Let sit for 10-15 minutes until frothy.

In a large bowl, mix 4 cups of flour and the remaining sugar.

Add 3/4 cup of softened butter and the zest of 1 lemon to the flour mixture.

Incorporate the yeast mixture into the flour mixture and knead until smooth.

Add the soaked fruit and nut mixture to the dough and knead until evenly distributed.

Cover the dough and let it rise for 40-60 minutes until doubled in size.

Cooking Techniques

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