Gluten-Free Miniature Stollen Loaves

A loaf of stollen.
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Prep: 60 mins
Cook: 30 mins
Total: 90 mins
Servings: 24 servings
Yield: 4 mini loaves

The tradition of serving stollen originated in Germany in the Middle Ages. Stollen is a moist, cake-like yeast bread studded with dried or candied fruits and dusted with snowy powdered sugar.

This classic recipe for gluten-free miniature stollen loaves is absolutely delicious and makes four small loaves, perfect for sharing with gluten-free family and friends during the holiday season.

Our gluten-free miniature stollen loaf recipe is a modified, dairy-free version of "Stollen," which appears in "Complete Gluten-Free Cookbook" by Donna Washburn and Heather Butt. Please read the tips before preparing this recipe.

Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups plus 3 tablespoons gluten-free all-purpose flour mix

  • 1/4 cup almond meal (flour)

  • 2 tablespoons active dry yeast

  • 2 teaspoons xanthan gum

  • 1 teaspoon ground cardamom

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 3/4 cup raisins

  • 1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped

  • 1/4 cup chopped crystallized ginger

  • 1 cup coconut milk light, or milk

  • 3 tablespoons light olive oil

  • 2 large eggs

  • 1/2 cup orange marmalade, low sugar

  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

  • 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar, gluten free, for dusting the loaves

Steps to Make It

  1. Use butter, coconut oil or cooking spray to lightly grease 4 mini loaf pans (5 3/4 x 3 1/4 x 2 1/4 inches).

  2. Combine gluten-free all-purpose flour, almond meal, dry yeast, xanthan gum, cardamom, salt, raisins, dried apricots and crystallized ginger. Use a large whisk to thoroughly blend.

  3. Place coconut milk or milk in a small saucepan and heat just until lukewarm. Don't allow to boil. Remove from heat. Whisk in the oil, eggs, marmalade, and vanilla extract.

  4. Add warm liquid mixture to the dry mixture. Stir to thoroughly blend ingredients. Note: If the liquid is hot it will kill yeast so be sure it is lukewarm (about 90 F.)

  5. Divide stollen batter equally between 4 mini loaf pans. Each pan should be about 2/3 full. Use a thin spatula to press the batter down and remove air pockets in the batter. Dampen fingers with water and smooth the top of each loaf.

  6. Cover each pan with lightly greased waxed paper or plastic wrap and place loaf pans in a warm draft-free location and allow the batter to rise until it reaches the top of the pan. Preheat oven to 350 F / 176 C. Note: The time it takes the batter to rise depends on warmth. If you don't have a nice, warm location where loaves can rise, pour about 1/2-inch of warm, not hot water in a large roasting pan. Set mini loaf pans in the water and cover with a dish towel and allow to rise.

  7. Gently peel the plastic wrap from each loaf pan and place loaves on the middle rack in the preheated oven. Bake for approximately 30 minutes or until the loaves are golden brown on top and a digital thermometer placed in the middle of loaf measures 204 F.

  8. Set pans on cooling rack for 10 minutes then remove loaves from pans and set on the rack to completely cool. Dust with gluten-free confectioners' sugar.

  9. When completely cooled, loaves can be wrapped and frozen for up to one month.

Tips

  • This recipe was prepared using Authentic Foods Gluten-Free Classical Flour Blend—a combination of rice flour, potato starch and tapioca starch that does not contain added xanthan gum or guar gum. If you use a gluten-free flour blend that contains xanthan gum or guar gum, DO NOT add the 2 teaspoons called for in this recipe.
  • You can make your own gluten-free flour mix for this recipe or use your favorite gluten-free flour blend. Only add the 2 teaspoons xanthan gum if you use a gluten-free flour blend that does not have added gum.

Reminder: Always make sure your work surfaces, utensils, pans, and tools are free of gluten. Always read product labels. Manufacturers can change product formulations without notice. When in doubt, do not buy or use a product before contacting the manufacturer for verification that the product is free of gluten.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
113 Calories
4g Fat
18g Carbs
2g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 24
Amount per serving
Calories 113
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 16mg 5%
Sodium 96mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate 18g 7%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 2g
Vitamin C 1mg 7%
Calcium 12mg 1%
Iron 1mg 5%
Potassium 87mg 2%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)