For the most authentic flavor, use freshly ground poppy seeds. If you don't have a poppy seed grinder, a mortar and pestle works well. Ensure the dough rises in a warm, draft-free environment for the best results. Don't skip the resting periods; they're essential for the stollen's texture and flavor. Feel free to adjust the sweetness to your liking by increasing or decreasing the amount of sugar in the filling.
Mohnstollen (Poppy Seed Stollen)
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PREP TIME35 mins
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COOK TIME40 mins
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TOTAL TIME3 hrs 50 mins
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SERVING14 People
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VIEWS12
Indulge in the exquisite Mohnstollen, a traditional German poppy seed bread, perfect for festive occasions. This stollen boasts a rich, moist interior studded with fragrant poppy seeds and a hint of citrus, creating a truly unforgettable treat.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate57 g
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Cholesterol16 mg
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Fiber3 g
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Protein9 g
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Saturated Fat5 g
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Sodium103 mg
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Sugar26 g
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Fat15 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
15 mins
Prepare the Yeast Starter: In a large bowl, create a well with the flour. Crumble the fresh yeast into the well, then pour in the lukewarm milk. Gently mix the yeast and milk in the well, avoiding the flour on the sides. Cover and let it sit in a warm place until foamy, approximately 15 minutes.
02
Step
1 hrs
Form the Dough: Gradually incorporate the flour into the yeast mixture until fully combined. Add the softened butter, granulated sugar, and salt. Knead the mixture until a soft, pliable dough forms. Cover the bowl with a clean dish towel and allow the dough to rise in a warm place until it doubles in volume, about 1 hour.
03
Step
5 mins
Prepare for Baking: Grease a baking sheet with butter. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough into a thin rectangle.
04
Step
10 mins
Make the Poppy Seed Filling: In a separate bowl, combine the ground poppy seeds, hot milk, granulated sugar, raisins, honey, vanilla sugar, lemon zest, and rum. Stir until all ingredients are well combined.
05
Step
10 mins
Assemble the Stollen: Spread the poppy seed filling evenly over the rolled-out dough rectangle. Starting from a longer edge, roll the dough up and over the filling to form a log. Pinch the seam together firmly to seal. Place the log, seam-side down, onto the prepared baking sheet. Cover and let it rise for another 20 minutes.
06
Step
40 mins
Bake the Stollen: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bake in the preheated oven until the stollen turns a beautiful golden brown, approximately 40 minutes. Let it cool for about 1 hour.
07
Step
1 hrs
Finish and Serve: Dust the cooled stollen generously with confectioners' sugar before serving.
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Rodrigo Schaden
Jun 26, 2025The instructions were easy to follow, and the stollen turned out perfectly. Thank you!
Elissa Moen
Jun 19, 2025Absolutely delicious! The poppy seed filling is so flavorful and moist.
Sammie Gulgowski
Jun 9, 2025This recipe is a keeper! My family loved it, and it's become a Christmas tradition.
Ricardo Kirlin
Jun 7, 2025I added some chopped almonds to the filling for extra crunch. It was a great addition!