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Gluten Free Stollen

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Gluten Free Stollen made egg and dairy free too

I made this Gluten Free Stollen for myself a few Christmases ago. I’m sure each year I add a splash more booze (you can never have enough booze in my opinion). Over time I’ve also added more ground almonds to increase the richness of the stollen dough.

Just a quick note to say that you can make this into a yeast free stollen too. You would need to use a gluten free bread that’s got no added yeast though. If you struggle to find one in the shops why not make your own sourdough bread with naturally occurring yeast to make into breadcrumbs.

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  • One bulk Stollen recipe; two options
  • History of the Stollen
  • Does Stollen always have marzipan in it?
  • Stollenfest is back!
  • How to make gluten free stollen
  • Other simple Christmas bakes like my Stollen Recipe
  • Gluten Free Stollen Recipe

One bulk Stollen recipe; two options

This recipe gives you the freedom to make one huge Gluten Free Stollen perfect for the tea table on Christmas day instead of the traditional Christmas Cake or, like me, you could halve the mixture and make two smaller stollen’s  ready to entertain guests as they come and go over the holiday period.

The second ball of dough keeps ever so well wrapped in clingfilm (or better still wax wraps) for up to a week so if you get a call from a relative to say they’ll be popping over that afternoon to deliver Christmas pressies then you’ve got both the cuppa and festive bake covered!

If you think this Gluten Free Stollen recipe is too big for your needs then why not try my Gluten Free Stollen Bites instead.

Gluten Free Stollen Bites
Following my popular Stollen recipe I was asked for a recipe for Gluten Free Stollen Bites so I’ve adapted my recipe so that everyone can enjoy gluten free Stollen Bites that can also be made dairy free and vegan too.
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How to make Gluten Free Stollen Bites

History of the Stollen

Did you know that stollen dates back to the 1400’s and was originally a far less rich and extravagant bake, it originates from Dresden in Germany and every year there is a Stollenfest at the Christmas Market.

Some historians believe that the shape of this bread reminded the locals of the entrance to a mine tunnel reflecting the silver and tin mining in the area of Dresden

RECIPES FROM A GERMAN GRANDMA – THE HISTORY OF STOLLEN

If you have a spare moment while your Stollen bakes I highly recommend checking out the article linked to the quote above. It’s fascinating to read about the origins of the Stollen for example; stollen was baked in loaves weighing in at 30lbs!

The original recipe is a yeast bread with added candied fruits, currants, lemon and orange peel and cardamon among other spices. I haven’t added cardamon to my stollen recipes though as this is a rarer spice for families to have normally. Instead, I add cinnamon and clove for that festive warm and sweet spice flavour.

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Does Stollen always have marzipan in it?

This was the next part of my research because I noticed that the earliest dating recipes had no mention of marzipan. I came across www.dresdnerstollen.com which I found to be a great source of information, not just to clarify the marzipan question, but also to clear up the other variations of stollen I’d seen mentioned.

To answer the question Does Stollen always have marzipan in it? The answer is no. This is an optional extra. In fact, the Dresdner Christstollen is a protected name and given a brand seal and to be an accepted stollen, you have to ensure the right ingredients are used, in the right ratio.

Stollenfest is back!

Augustus the Strong, probably Saxony’s most famous elector, was also a self-confessed stollen enthusiast. In 1730, when the court was at the Zeithain Encampment military exercises, he called upon Dresden’s bakers to create a giant stollen for himDRESDNER STOLLEN – STOLLENFEST

According to the history books, it took 100 bakers to make the stollen and it weighed 1.8 tons. Every year, on the Saturday before the Second Advent, Stollenfest takes place in Dresden – this year it returned on the 3rd December after two years of cancellations in 2020 and 2021 due to the pandemic.

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How to make gluten free stollen

To make this gluten free stollen recipe you need a little bit of preparation because I like to soak the breadcrumbs and fruit in brandy.

The stollen dough is quite fragile and IT WILL CRACK when you go to roll it, don’t fret about it, it adds to the charm of the bake and gives you more crevices for icing sugar to sit – delicious!

The Top Tip I have for you is BUTTER, and lots of it. Obviously for the dairy free version [pictured] I use a plant based butter but to get the familiar crust of iced sugar on top of eat bite I brush liberally with softened ‘butter’ twice.

STEP ONE; soak the breadcrumbs and fruit in brandy, almond extract.

STEP TWO; beat the caster sugar and fats together until light in colour.

STEP THREE; add the remaining dry ingredients and mix into a sticky dough

Now decide if you want to make one large stollen or divide the mixture to make two/save half for later.

STEP FOUR; roll out the dough, add your marzipan (I make a large sausage shape and then squash it to flatten it!) and roll up like a sausage roll.

STEP FIVE; brush with butter and bake, cool slightly then brush with cooled ‘butter’ again and dust liberally with icing sugar.

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Other simple Christmas bakes like my Stollen Recipe

There’s quite a few scrummy festive recipes on this website now and I love revisiting them all each year, I honestly do make  them all at one time or another over the Christmas period. To prove a point; I made my Homemade Delicious Dairy Free Bailey’s last night before updating this post (Google like us to keep things fresh, who wants a stale recipe!!). Next week I’ll be making my Brandy & Chocolate Truffles and if, like me you love marzipan then you’ll love my Stollen Mince Pies.

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Luxury Gluten Free Stollen Mince Pies
A deliciously cheeky fusion of two wonderful traditional Christmas recipes, the humble mince pie and heart-warming Stollen combine to make these Stollen Mince Pies, let’s start a new tradition! These are also gluten free, dairy free and vegan too so everyone can enjoy them.
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Stollen Mince Pies with marzipan

Gluten Free Stollen Recipe

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Gluten and Yeast Free Stollen

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A simpler recipe to the traditional bread version of Stollen, this festive bake packs all the punch of Christmas cheer and lasts well into the week so you can enjoy at your leisure or even make for a gift, for that special some one who’s gluten free, dairy free and/or vegan.
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Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Total Time 45 minutes mins
Course Dessert, Tea Time
Cuisine Dairy Free
Servings 20 slices (full size Stollen)
Calories 213 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 100 g caster sugar
  • 50 g fat (I use Trex white vegetable fat) I use Trex
  • 50 g butter or butter alternative (I use Flora plant butter) I use Pure
  • 100 g gluten free bread crumbs
  • 150 g dried mixed fruit
  • 50 g ground almonds
  • 30 g pistachios chopped to your liking
  • 3 tbsp brandy
  • 1 tsp almond extract
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp clove
  • 2 egg(s) flaxseed egg: 2 tbsp flaxseed in 100ml water
  • 250 g gluten free self raising flour
  • 250 g marzipan rolled into one or two sausages approx. 1 inch thick

Instructions
 

  • First you’ll need to make your bread crumbs, choose your usual gluten free bread and blend into fine crumbs, to these add the brandy, extract, eggs (flaxseed alternative) and fruit, leave to one side.
  • In a mixer combine the caster, vegetable fat and butter/dairy free spread until light and fluffy.
  • Add the breadcrumb and fruit mixture and mix thoroughly.
  • Change to a dough hook if you have one and now add the ground almonds, pistachios and flour, the mixture should come together into a sticky but manageable dough.
  • On a well-floured work surface , knead to ensure all ingredients are combined.
  • Now you need to decide if you’re making one large 1kg stollen or two 500g stollens, if you choose to divide the mixture the second ball of dough will keep for a week wrapped in clingfilm in the fridge.
  • Roll out your dough into a rectangle to approx. 1/1.5cm thick.
  • Brush liberally with butter/plant butter and place your (squashed) roll of marzipan in the centre.
  • Wrap the stollen dough over the marzipan like a sausage roll and place the stollen seal-side down onto your greased/silicone baking tray.
    NOTE: the stollen dough will be quite soft and fragile, it may crack, don't worry, this can be pinched back together, or leave to create a lovely rustic look.
  • Brush again with butter or dairy free spread and pop into a preheated oven on 200°C | 180°C fan | 400°F | Gas 6 for 20-25mins, your stollen will brown due to the butter you’ve brushed on the surface so make sure it doesn’t catch.
  • Remove from oven and immediately brush with more dairy free spread/butter, then allow to cool. Then brush with the remaining butter.
  • Dust liberally with icing sugar, wait 5mins and if the fat starts to bleed through, dust again.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Gluten and Yeast Free Stollen
Amount per Serving
Calories
213
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
11
g
17
%
Saturated Fat
 
3
g
15
%
Cholesterol
 
16
mg
5
%
Sodium
 
27
mg
1
%
Potassium
 
62
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
 
25
g
8
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
12
g
13
%
Protein
 
4
g
8
%
Vitamin A
 
53
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
 
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
 
25
mg
3
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword Christmas, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Stollen, Traditional, Vegan
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  1. Marianne Wilkins says

    17/11/2023 at 6:37 am

    Wahoo, making hubbies Christmas this year, must be 25 years since he was able to have Stollen and he loves it, first slice before it was even cold lol, 2nd slice less than 2 hours later – another amazing recipe – thank you Rebecca

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    • Glutarama says

      17/11/2023 at 8:45 am

      This is music to my ears Marianne, thank you so much for your valuable feedback and positivity spurring me on in my recipe development journey. Rebecca x

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      • Marianne Wilkins says

        18/11/2023 at 5:40 am

        ❤️❤️❤️

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  2. Marianne says

    11/12/2021 at 6:27 pm

    I am definitely going to give this a try, my husbands favourite Christmas treat and he is 100% gluten and dairy intolerant. Going to try using Monkfruit icing sugar to cut down on some of the carbs for him.

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    • Glutarama says

      12/12/2021 at 9:03 am

      It’s a lovely recipe, great idea to use a lower GI sugar for the dusting…you do need loads to get the right effect!!!

      Reply
  3. Eb Gargano | Easy Peasy Foodie says

    15/11/2021 at 7:00 pm

    Oh, I LOVE stollen! I haven’t had any so far this year, but this post reminds me I really need to have some soon :-D

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  4. Kate - Gluten Free Alchemist says

    12/11/2021 at 10:20 am

    Your Stollen looks perfect. I could happily munch through the whole thing… xx

    Reply
  5. Sue says

    24/12/2019 at 6:23 pm

    2 questions, 1. the cinnamon and cloves are added with other dry ingredients(nuts and flour)? 2. what does ” so make sure it doesn’t catch.” mean? I speak American English :s thanks

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    • Glutarama says

      05/01/2020 at 10:48 am

      Yikes – sorry, been lazy over the hols and didn’t check my messages. Yes, the spices go in with the dry and ‘make sure it doesn’t catch’ means keep an eye on the bake to make sure it doesn’t burn…its a shorter way for say catch on fire that’s less dramatic! Thank you for taking the time to comment and I will and my recipe to take into consideration your recommendations. Have a lovely 2020 Sue x

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