Nut Stollen (Nussstollen)

Introduction:
This Nut Stollen (Nussstollen) is a delicious, nutty bread filled with ground hazelnuts or almonds, sweetened with honey and brown sugar, and lightly spiced with cinnamon. The perfect treat for holiday celebrations or a cozy breakfast, it’s topped with a sugary dusting for an extra touch of sweetness. Rich and comforting, this stollen is sure to impress!

Ingredients:

For the Dough:

3 ½ cups all-purpose flour 🌾

2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast 🧁

¾ cup warm milk (110°F) 🥛

⅓ cup sugar 🍚

½ cup unsalted butter, softened 🧈

1 large egg 🥚

1 tsp vanilla extract 🍦

½ tsp salt 🧂

For the Nut Filling:

1 ½ cups ground hazelnuts or almonds 🌰

½ cup brown sugar 🍯

1 tsp cinnamon 🌿

2 tbsp honey 🍯

2 tbsp milk 🥛

For Topping:

¼ cup melted butter 🧈

½ cup powdered sugar 🍚

How to Make:

Prepare the Dough: