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| German Christmas Recipe Traditions
In the early 1990's, my family and I had the opportunity to live
in Germany. During that time, we enjoyed a world of new sights,
sounds and most memorable - foods! We loved to wander the quaint
little village were we lived, taking in all of the wonderful
smells coming from the shops and bakeries near our home. The
local brass band would walk along the sidewalks, playing
Christmas songs while everyone waved and cheered them on. A
wonderful Christmas punch was sold in the market that literally
warmed our hearts!
My son, then 8 years old, became fast friends with the
neighborhood baker, even though neither one of them spoke each
other's language. It was a time that we'll never forget, and
during holiday time especially, we miss the lifestyle that only
life in a small German village offers.
There are a couple of favorite German Christmas Recipes that I
make sure to add to our celebrations every year, and I've
included variations of them here for you and your family to
enjoy this holiday season.
Traditional German Christmas Punch
1 cup water 2/3 cup sugar or Splenda Couple pinches of ground
cloves 1 cinnamon stick 3 cups apple juice 1 lemon, sliced
In a 3 quart saucepan, bring water, sugar, cloves and cinnamon
to boil. Stir in juice and heat through. Do not boil. Take
spices out and pour over lemon slices in serving bowl. Serve
warm. Makes 1-1/2 quarts.
German Christmas Stollen
1-1/2 cups milk 1/2 cup sugar or Splenda 3/4 cup butter 1/2
teaspoon salt 2 eggs 2 egg yolks 5-2/3 cups flour 1 ounce active
dry yeast 1/2 cup raisins 1/2 cup candied citrus peel 1/2 cup
candied cherries
Scald milk. Add sugar, butter, and salt, and cool to lukewarm.
Add 2 whole eggs, and 2 yolks. Mix and Add to 3 cups flour and
yeast in food processor. Process and let double. Add raisins,
citron, and cherries, and rest of flour. Process and put on
floured board and knead. Let rise in greased bowl. Once raised,
cut into 3-4 pieces. Roll each into an oval, butter, and fold in
half lengthwise. Put on greased baking sheet, cover, and double.
Bake at 375 for 25 minutes. Cool and frost with white butter
frosting and decorate with candied cherry halves and sprinkle
with colored sugar.
About the author:
About the author:
Sherry Frewerd publishes 'Family Crock Pot
Recipes' http://familycrockpotrecipes.com , free and delicious
slow cooker recipes your family will love. During the holidays,
make sure to visit Sherry's Christmas Blog, 'Christmas
Traditions' for fun and interesting Christmas recipes, crafts
and articles.
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