Gluten Free German Stollen | It gets better with age!

gluten-free flour

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: rice flour

Almond flour adds healthy fats while rice flour is more economical.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and healthier, while margarine is often cheaper.

dried fruits

🥗Healthier: fresh fruits

💰Cheaper: raisins

Fresh fruits are healthier, while raisins are a cost-effective alternative.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index, while granulated sugar is cheaper.

Start by making marzipan from scratch using 1 egg, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar.

Whisk the ingredients together in a heat-safe bowl.

Place the bowl over a simmering pot of water with about 1 inch of water in the bottom.

Whisk until the sugars are melted, about 5 minutes, until no sugar crystals are present.

Pour the mixture into another bowl with almond flour and mix with a spatula until it looks almost too dry.

Dump the mixture onto the counter and knead it until it becomes supple.

Set the marzipan aside until needed.

Take a half recipe of gluten-free sweet dough from the fridge, which has been chilled overnight.

Place the dough on a floured surface and pat it down.

Add golden raisins, dark raisins, chopped apricots, and spices (cardamom, cinnamon, nutmeg, and mace) to the dough.

Fold in slivered almonds and incorporate the additions without sticking, adding more flour as necessary.

Roll out the dough into a large egg shape using a rolling pin.

Take half of the marzipan and roll it into a sausage shape, then place it in the middle of the dough.

Fold one side of the dough over the marzipan, then fold the other side over the top, tucking it in.

Shape the stollen to look like a swaddled baby Jesus and place it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Cover the stollen loosely with plastic wrap and let it rise until nearly doubled in size.

Remove any raisins on top to prevent burning during baking.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the stollen for 20 to 25 minutes.

After baking, poke holes all over the stollen using a wooden skewer or toothpick.

Brush the stollen liberally with melted butter to keep it soft and allow it to last longer.

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