Auntie Maureen's Finn Coffee Bread Recipe

Name: Auntie Maureen's Finn Coffee Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons yeast; ½ cup water, lukewarm; 1 teaspoon sugar; ½ cup butter, melted; 1 cup sugar; 3 eggs; 1 tablespoon cardamom seed, crushed; 1 ¾ cups milk, evaporated; 2 ½ cups water, warm; 9 cups flour, divided

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons yeast
½ cup water, lukewarm
1 teaspoon sugar
½ cup butter, melted
1 cup sugar
3 eggs
1 tablespoon cardamom seed, crushed
1 ¾ cups milk, evaporated
2 ½ cups water, warm
9 cups flour, divided

1
Set the yeast in 1/2 cup lukewarm water with 1 teaspoons sugar in a small bowl, cover with saran wrap to rise, about 15 minutes.
2
In a large bowl, put butter, 1 sugar, eggs, and cardamon, mix together.
3
Add yeast mixture, evaporated milk (this is not the sweetened condensed milk but rather evaporated milk, like Carnation), add the 2 1/2 cups of warm water (use the empty can from the evaporated milk to measure.
4
Stir well, and then stir in 3 cups of the flour, stirring until a batter if formed.
5
Cover with wax paper and a towel.
6
Put in a warm place and let rise until bubbly, about 1 - 1 1.2 hours.
7
Stir in more flour, a bit at a time, and keep adding until a soft dough is formed.
8
Usually will take about 6 cups more.
9
Cover again and put in warm place for second rising.
10
When doubled put on floured board and knead 5 to 10 minutes.
11
Divide and braid into 3 or 4 coffee braids, depending on the size you would like.
12
Raise until double.
13
Then brush lightly with beaten egg and sprinkle with sugar.
14
Bake at 375F for 20 - 25 minutes.

1557

kcal

Calories

Fat

263

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons yeast, ½ cup water, lukewarm, 1 teaspoon sugar, ½ cup butter, melted, and more.

Yes, Auntie Maureen's Finn Coffee Bread falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Auntie Maureen's Finn Coffee Bread

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