Fourth Term: Christmas Stollen

How to Make Traditional Christmas Stollen

In this special Christmas lesson from Delia’s Cookery School – Bread for Beginners, Delia shows you how to make Christmas Stollen, a rich, fruity, spiced yeast bread filled with soft marzipan and topped with a delicate glaze. And you can watch every step of the recipe being made in her easy-to-follow video, so it’s simple to recreate at home, even if you're new to bread baking.

Stollen is a festive treat in Austria and Germany, traditionally served during the holidays.  It’s perfect served warm for a special holiday breakfast, makes a beautiful addition to your festive spread, and is just as delicious toasted if there are any slices left over.

Best of all, Stollen freezes brilliantly, so it’s worth making two—one to enjoy fresh, and one to tuck away for later.