CHRISTMAS STOLLEN Tutorial | Yeners Cake Tips by Serdar Yener from Yeners Way

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option while maintaining moisture.

mixed dried fruit

🥗Healthier: fresh fruit

💰Cheaper: raisins

Fresh fruit adds natural sweetness and reduces preservatives.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide healthy fats, while sunflower seeds are budget-friendly.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Coconut sugar offers a lower glycemic index alternative.

In a mixing bowl, combine warm milk and sugar; sprinkle yeast on top and let sit until foamy, about 5-10 minutes.

In a large bowl, combine bread flour, salt, and spice mix.

Add the yeast mixture, melted butter, whole eggs, and mix until a dough forms.

Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

Incorporate the raisins, candied orange cubes, and almond meal into the dough, kneading until evenly distributed.

Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1-2 hours.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Shape the risen dough into an oval loaf and place on a lined baking sheet.

Bake for 30-40 minutes until golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.

Remove from the oven and let cool completely on a wire rack.

Brush with clarified butter and dust with icing sugar before serving.

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