Finnish Cardamom Bread Recipe

Name: Finnish Cardamom Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the bread; 1/3 cup butter; 1 1/3 cups whole milk; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 2/3 cup sugar; 1 tablespoon dry active yeast; 1/3 cup warm water; 2 eggs; 3 egg yolks; 1 teaspoon ground cardamom; 5 cups bread flour; 2/3 cup dried currants; For the icing; 2/3 cup confectioner's sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

For the bread
1/3 cup butter
1 1/3 cups whole milk
3/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon dry active yeast
1/3 cup warm water
2 eggs
3 egg yolks
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
5 cups bread flour
2/3 cup dried currants
For the icing
2/3 cup confectioner's sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1
In a small bowl combine the yeast and water, let stand for 10 minutes until frothy.
2
Meanwhile, warm the milk over low heat until it is steaming. Remove from the heat and add the butter, sugar and salt and stir until dissolved.
3
Pour the milk mixture into a large bowl and beat in the eggs, yolks, 1 1/2 cups of the flour, cardamom and finally the yeast. Cover and let it rest for 30 minutes.
4
Stir in the flour gradually, beating well to incorporate the flour. Add the currants after the first addition of flour. Knead for 8 minutes then coat with oil to rise for an hour or until doubled in bulk.
5
Punch down the dough to release the gases and divide into three equal parts. Start with the first third of the dough, lightly roll into a rope then cut into three. Braid the three pieces and place on a baking sheet. Repeat to the other two lumps of dough. Let the braided loaves rest and rise for 45 minutes.
6
Pre-heat the oven to 350u00b0F (175u00b0C) and bake for 30 minutes.
7
Mix the icing sugar and vanilla until well combined to form a sweet sauce. Drizzle over cooled loaves.

1167

kcal

Calories

Fat

180

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the bread, 1/3 cup butter, 1 1/3 cups whole milk, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Finnish 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.

Finnish Cardamom Bread

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