FINNISH PULLA BREAD
A unique bread with a sweet flavor that makes a wonderful holiday gift! It takes about 4 hours to make, so allow yourself plenty of time. Feel free to add raisins or any chopped dried fruits.
Provided by Annacia
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 2h30m
Yield 3 loaves
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Warm the milk in a small saucepan until it bubbles, then remove from heat. Let cool until lukewarm.
- Dissolve the yeast in the warm water. Stir in the lukewarm milk, sugar, salt, cardamom, 4 eggs, and enough flour to make a batter (approximately 2 cups). Beat until the dough is smooth and elastic. Add about 3 cups of the flour and beat well; the dough should be smooth and glossy in appearance. Add the melted butter or margarine, and stir well. Beat again until the dough looks glossy. Stir in the remaining flour until the dough is stiff.
- Turn out of bowl onto a floured surface, cover with an inverted mixing bowl, and let rest for 15 minutes. Knead the dough until smooth and satiny. Place in a lightly greased mixing bowl, and turn the dough to grease the top. Cover with a clean dishtowel. Let rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour. Punch down, and let rise again until almost doubled.
- Turn out again on to a floured surface, and divide into 3 parts. Divide each third into 3 again. Roll each piece into a 12 to 16 inch strip. Braid 3 strips into a loaf. You should get 3 large braided loaves. Lift the braids onto greased baking sheets. Let rise for 20 minutes.
- Brush each loaf with egg wash and sprinkle with sugar.
- Bake at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) for 25 to 30 minutes. Check occasionally because the bottom burns easily.
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Raihan Gazi
gazi88@gmail.comCan I freeze this bread?
Kamal Budhathoki
budhathoki8@yahoo.comHow long can I store this bread?
Lizanie Viljoen
lizanie-viljoen83@yahoo.comI'm allergic to cardamom. Can I substitute another spice?
Jeremy Gray
jeremy15@hotmail.frThis bread is not worth the calories. It's too rich and heavy.
Enes
enes@gmail.comThis recipe is too complicated. I don't have the time or patience for it.
Audrey Gibson
a.g63@yahoo.comI followed the recipe exactly, but my bread didn't turn out as good as the picture.
NAIMAT UR REHMAN
unaimat74@yahoo.comThis bread is very dense and heavy. It's not my favorite.
Ari Purifoy
ari_purifoy@gmail.comI had trouble getting the bread to rise properly. I'm not sure what I did wrong.
HL Hridoy Khan
h.hl12@hotmail.frThis bread is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still very good.
Harina Bist
h_b@gmail.comI'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the best pulla bread I've ever had.
Vincent Zawmek
vincentz58@gmail.comThis bread is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's so delicious and special.
Asfaque Alam
asfaque20@aol.comI've made this bread several times now and it's always a hit. It's my go-to recipe for pulla bread.
udaya khatri
u.khatri75@hotmail.comThis bread is so soft and fluffy. It's like eating a cloud.
Faizan Ranakhalid
rf33@aol.comI love the cardamom flavor in this bread. It's so unique and delicious.
Mia T
t.m@yahoo.comThis bread is perfect for any occasion. It's great for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Eva Lukas
e.l73@gmail.comI'm not a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the bread turned out great.
Skill Verse
sv@hotmail.comThis bread is so good! I made it for a brunch party and everyone loved it.
Nobuntu Connie Xipu
x@aol.comI've tried many pulla bread recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's so soft and fluffy, and the flavor is amazing.
Boss Wll
w.boss74@gmail.comThis Finnish pulla bread was a delight to make and even better to eat! The cardamom flavor really shines through and gives the bread a unique and delicious taste.