Finnish Spring Bread Recipe

Name: Finnish Spring Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 6 to 6 1/2 c. all-purpose flour; 3/4 c. sugar; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. ground cardamon; 1 Tbsp. grated orange peel; 1 tsp. grated lemon peel; 2 pkg. active dry yeast; 3/4 c. milk; 1/2 c. water; 1/2 c. (1 stick) butter or margarine; 2 eggs, room temperature; 1/2 c. chopped almonds; 1 c. raisins

Servings: persons

6 to 6 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
3/4 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ground cardamon
1 Tbsp. grated orange peel
1 tsp. grated lemon peel
2 pkg. active dry yeast
3/4 c. milk
1/2 c. water
1/2 c. (1 stick) butter or margarine
2 eggs, room temperature
1/2 c. chopped almonds
1 c. raisins

1
In large bowl, thoroughly mix 1 1/2 cups flour, sugar, salt, cardamon, orange peel, lemon peel and undissolved yeast.
2
Heat milk, water and butter in saucepan over low heat until very warm (120u00b0 to 130u00b0).
3
Butter does not need to melt.
4
Gradually add to dry ingredients and beat two minutes at medium speed of electric mixer, scraping bowl occasionally.
5
Add eggs and 1/2 cup flour. Beat at high speed two minutes, scraping bowl occasionally.
6
Stir in enough additional flour to make a soft dough.
7
Knead on lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 8 to 10 minutes. Place in greased bowl, turning to grease top.

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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: 6 to 6 1/2 c. all-purpose flour, 3/4 c. sugar, 1/2 tsp. salt, 1 tsp. ground cardamon, and more.

Yes, Finnish Spring 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 Spring Bread

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