Stoollen Research Paper

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This enriched yeast bread hails from Germany and it's their version of a fruitcake. It consists of a filling made from dried fruits, nuts and marzipan folded into the dough. Additionally, after baking it's finished with melted butter and covered in powdered sugar. Although, it’s more than just a fruitcake. In Dresden, Germany a festival was held to celebrate Stollen, it was called Stollenfest, it was Germany's historic tradition, but unfortunately, due to the fall of the monarchy in 1918, it was abolished. However, in 1994 they were able to bring it back. The history of Stollen dates back to the 15th century, its popularity during the holidays brings up an interesting fact about Stollen. The bread was made to symbolize Infant Jesus wrapped

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