Braided Cardamom Rings Recipe

Name: Braided Cardamom Rings
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast; 1/4 cup warm water (110u00b0 to 115u00b0); 2-1/2 cups warm milk (110u00b0 to 115u00b0); 3/4 cup butter, softened; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 1 cup sugar; 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cardamom; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 8-3/4 to 9-1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 2 cups confectioners' sugar; 1/4 teaspoon lemon extract; 3 to 4 tablespoons milk; Red and green candied cherries, halved, optional

Servings: persons

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110u00b0 to 115u00b0)
2-1/2 cups warm milk (110u00b0 to 115u00b0)
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon salt
8-3/4 to 9-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon lemon extract
3 to 4 tablespoons milk
Red and green candied cherries, halved, optional

1
In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add the milk, butter, egg, sugar, cardamom and salt and 6 cups of flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
2
Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
3
Punch dough down and divide in half. Divide each half into three portions. Shape each portion into a 24-in. long rope. Place three ropes on a greased
4
; braid. Form into a ring; pinch edges tightly together. Repeat with remaining dough. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.
5
Bake at 350u00b0 for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire racks.
6
For icing, combine the confectioners' sugar, extract and enough milk to achieve desired consistency; spoon over rings, allowing icing to drizzle down the sides. Decorate with cherries if desired.

1726

kcal

Calories

Fat

309

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast, 1/4 cup warm water (110u00b0 to 115u00b0), 2-1/2 cups warm milk (110u00b0 to 115u00b0), 3/4 cup butter, softened, and more.

Yes, Braided Cardamom Rings falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Braided Cardamom Rings

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