Traditional German Christmas Fruit Bread Kletzenbrot Receta

Delight in the rich, moist, and intensely flavorful Kletzenbrot – a traditional German Christmas fruit bread! Packed with sweet dried pears (kletzen), figs, nuts, and warming spices, this dense bread is a holiday centerpiece. Baked on St. Thomas Day (December 21st) and aged until Christmas Eve, its unique flavor deepens with time. Legend says cutting into it before Christmas brings donkey ears! This recipe provides precise measurements and clear instructions for a perfect festive treat.

Preparación 60 min
Cocción 180 min
Calorías 4343.2 kcal
Proteína 157g
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Cómo preparar Traditional German Christmas Fruit Bread Kletzenbrot

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup dried pears (chopped), ½ cup figs (chopped), ½ cup prunes (chopped), 1 cup raisins or sultanas, ½ cup candied orange peel (chopped), ½ cup candied lemon peel (chopped), 1 tsp ground cinnamon, ½ tsp ground cloves, ¼ tsp ground nutmeg, ½ cup granulated sugar, and 1 cup water. Add 2 tbsp Kirsch or rum (optional).
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, stirring frequently.
  3. Remove from heat immediately and cover. Let steep for at least 30 minutes.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, dissolve 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast in ½ cup of the warm steeping liquid. Let stand until foamy (about 5-10 minutes).
  5. Gradually add 4 cups all-purpose flour to the yeast mixture, adding more liquid or flour as needed to form a firm dough. Knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth.
  6. Wrap the dough in a clean tea towel and let rise in a warm place for 30 minutes.
  7. Gently fold in 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans, the steeped dried fruit mixture, candied peel, and spices. Knead briefly to combine.
  8. Shape the dough into a loaf and place it in a greased 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  9. Let rise for another 60 minutes, or until doubled in size.
  10. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  11. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  12. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
  13. Once completely cool, wrap the bread tightly in plastic wrap, then foil, and store in a cool, dark place or refrigerator for up to several weeks to allow flavors to meld.
  14. Bring to room temperature before slicing and serving. Enjoy sliced with or without butter. Frohes Fest!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

2196g

Fat

54g

Carbs

272g

Preguntas frecuentes

¿Cuánto se tarda en preparar Traditional German Christmas Fruit Bread Kletzenbrot?

Traditional German Christmas Fruit Bread Kletzenbrot tarda unos 240 minutos de principio a fin: aproximadamente 60 minutos de preparación y 180 minutos de cocción.

¿Cuántas calorías tiene Traditional German Christmas Fruit Bread Kletzenbrot?

Traditional German Christmas Fruit Bread Kletzenbrot tiene aproximadamente 4343.2 calorías por ración, con unos 157 g de proteína, 272 g de carbohidratos y 195 g de grasa.

¿Qué ingredientes necesito para Traditional German Christmas Fruit Bread Kletzenbrot?

Los ingredientes principales de Traditional German Christmas Fruit Bread Kletzenbrot son Dried Pears, Dried Figs, Dried Prunes, Raisins, Candied Orange Peel, Candied Lemon Peel. Consulta la lista completa con cantidades más arriba.

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