Cardamom Bread Recipe

Name: Cardamom Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups milk; 2 teaspoons active yeast; 1/2 cup warm water; 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar; cardamom Whole, ground to make 1 tsp. freshly ground cardamom; 4 eggs beaten lightly; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 8 cups unbleached flour; 1/2 cup unsalted butter clarified

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups milk
2 teaspoons active yeast
1/2 cup warm water
1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
cardamom Whole, ground to make 1 tsp. freshly ground cardamom
4 eggs beaten lightly
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
8 cups unbleached flour
1/2 cup unsalted butter clarified

1
In small saucepan scald milk and cool. Sprinkle yeast over warm water and stir in 1/2 teaspoon sugar. Grind cardamom. Beat milk, eggs, 1 cup sugar, cardamom and salt. Place 8 cups of flour in bowl and place yeast in center. Stir around edge of yeast mixture. Slowly add egg - milk continuing to add flour from edges once there is a smooth creamy looking dough in center of bowl, let dough stand for few minutes covered with a cloth. Stir in melted butter. Then remaining flour. Put dough on floured surface and knead until dough is smooth.
2
Heat glass bowl. Grease bowl and place dough in it. Cover with plastic towel, let stand until doubled. Punch down again and let rise again. Divide dough in 3 equal parts. Knead each part lightly to remove air bubbles.
3
Divide each of the 3 parts into 3 equal parts. Roll each part into 10-12 inch ropes, out of 9 lengths. Use 3 ropes to make 1 braided loaf. Place loaves on a greased baking sheet and let rise until loaves double in size. 45 minutes to 1 hour. Brush each braided loaf with an egg wash (1 part egg white to 3 parts water.) Bake loaves in 375 degree oven for 20-25 minutes or until lightly brown.

1472

kcal

Calories

Fat

239

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: 1 1/2 cups milk, 2 teaspoons active yeast, 1/2 cup warm water, 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar, and more.

Yes, Cardamom 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.

Cardamom Bread

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