Swedish Cardamom Braid Recipe

Name: Swedish Cardamom Braid
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons yeast, active dry; 1/2 cup water lukewarm; 1/2 cup milk scalded; 1/4 cup sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 1 each eggs; 3 1/2-4 cups flour, all-purpose; 1 teaspoon cardamom seeds ground; 1/2 cup raisins, seedless dark or golden

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons yeast, active dry
1/2 cup water lukewarm
1/2 cup milk scalded
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 each eggs
3 1/2-4 cups flour, all-purpose
1 teaspoon cardamom seeds ground
1/2 cup raisins, seedless dark or golden

1
Combine the yeast and the lukewarm water.
2
Let stand until dissolved.
3
Pour the hot milk over the sugar to dissolve it.
4
Pour the hot milk over the sugar to dissolve it.
5
Add the salt and vegetable oil.
6
Cool.
7
Stir in the yeast mixture, egg, 3 cups of the flour and the cardamom into the sugar mixture.
8
Add the raisins and extra flour.
9
Beat until smooth.
10
Turn the dough onto a lightly-floured surface.
11
Knead until smooth and elastic.
12
Transfer to a lightly-oiled bowl, cover with a damp towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
13
Punch down the dough and transfer to a lightly-floured surface.
14
Divide into thirds.
15
Roll each part into a 10-inch-long strand.
16
Braid loosely.
17
Place on a lightly-oiled baking sheet.
18
Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
19
Bake in a 350-degree oven for 30 to 35 minutes.

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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: 2 tablespoons yeast, active dry, 1/2 cup water lukewarm, 1/2 cup milk scalded, 1/4 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Swedish Cardamom Braid 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.

Swedish Cardamom Braid

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