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Moist Christmas Stollen Muffins Recipe

Moist Christmas Stollen Muffins Recipe
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These Moist Christmas Stollen Muffins offer a festive twist on traditional stollen bread, packed with dried fruits, candied peel, and warm holiday spices. Perfectly tender and flavorful, these muffins are ideal for holiday breakfasts, brunches, or as a sweet snack with tea or coffee.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (270g)
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine table salt
  • 2 tablespoons holiday spice mix (14g)
  • 1/3 cup white sugar (67g)
  • 1 cup fruitcake fruit blend or dried fruit of choice (120g)
  • 1/2 cup candied mixed peel (85g)

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup buttermilk or plain yogurt (227g, avoid Greek-style)
  • 3/8 cup melted butter (113g total; divided into 6 tablespoons and 2 tablespoons)

Finishing

  • Non-melting sugar or powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare the Baking Pan: Begin by preheating your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a standard muffin pan or line it with paper liners, making sure to grease the liners as well to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, holiday spice mix, sugar, dried fruit, and candied peel until all ingredients are well combined and evenly distributed.
  3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, buttermilk or plain yogurt, and 6 tablespoons of the melted butter until smooth and cohesive.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Quickly and gently fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients using a bowl scraper or large spoon. Stir just until combined to avoid over-mixing; the batter should be stiff.
  5. Fill and Bake the Muffins: Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin pan, filling each cup about three-quarters full. Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Cool and Finish the Muffins: Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Transfer them to a wire rack to cool slightly. While still warm, brush the tops with the remaining 2 tablespoons of melted butter and dust generously with non-melting sugar or powdered sugar. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Using paper liners is optional but recommended for easier cleanup and presentation; be sure to grease them to prevent sticking.
  • Holiday spice mix can be substituted with a blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, and cloves for similar flavor.
  • You can use either buttermilk or plain yogurt, but avoid Greek-style yogurt for the best texture.
  • The batter is intentionally stiff and should not be over-mixed to keep muffins tender.
  • Fruitcake fruit blend can be replaced with a mixture of raisins, currants, chopped dates, or other dried fruits to taste.
  • Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.

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Keywords: Christmas muffins, Stollen, holiday baking, dried fruit muffins, festive muffins, holiday spice muffins

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