Cardamom Breakfast Bread Recipe

Name: Cardamom Breakfast Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Breakfast
Ingredients: 2 packages yeast; 1/2 pound butter 2 sticks; 3/4 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 8 cups flour; 20 cardamom seeds; 1 egg; 2 cups milk; poppy seeds for top of bread; 1/2 cup water

Servings: persons

1
Scald milk and melt sticks of butter in milk. Cool to lukewarm. Dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup of warm water, add to lukewarm milk and butter. Crush and add cardamom seeds or approximately 1 teaspoon of powder. Add sugar, egg, salt and 4 cups of flour. Mix well. Add 3-4 cups of flour and knead - let rise until doubled in size (40 minutes).
2
Knead again and cut dough in half. Cut each half in three pieces. Shape into long round pieces and braid. Let braid raise a second time for two hours. Brush with egg white or milk and sprinkle with poppy seeds. Bake for 35-40 minutes. Beat when eaten while still warm. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

No nutrition data on file — estimate from the ingredient list.

No additional tips available.

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

How did you like this recipe?

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 packages yeast, 1/2 pound butter 2 sticks, 3/4 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Cardamom Breakfast Bread falls under the Breakfast 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 Breakfast Bread

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions