Since neither Scott or I grew up with grandma's who used to make this traditional German holiday loaf, Stollen was a treat I discovered as a young adult. My dear friend Andrea's Russian babushka inspired her to bake and deliver to friends on Christmas Eve each year. It was love at first bite...
Loaded with almonds, orange rind, boozy soaked currants, and a touch of Grand Marnier then dusted with fine sugar, this bread is stellar. If you don't have any holiday memories associated with Stollen, I encourage you to wait no longer. Order a loaf. Eat a loaf. Savor a loaf today.