SWEDISH CARDAMOM BREAD
A sweet bread traditionally served in Sweden or Finland; often served as buns, loaves, or in a bundt shape. Often topped with a white icing and walnuts, this is usually served with coffee. I came across this recipe (source, epicurean.com) while looking for instructions for how to braid or plait braid, which, incidentally, is also done with this bread, and instructions on how to do this can be found here, among other places: http://www.metacafe.com/watch/3715220/kneading_and_braiding_the_challah_dough/ Note that the prep time does not include the passive rising time of approximately 2 hours.
Provided by Katzen
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 1h15m
Yield 2 Loaves, 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Grease a large bowl; set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in water with sugar; let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes. Stir honey, sugar, and salt into scalded milk; cool to lukewarm. Add milk mixture and 2 cups flour to dissolved yeast; beat until smooth. Add butter, eggs, cardamom, and raisins, beating until thoroughly blended. Stir in enough remaining flour to make a soft dough. Turn out onto a well floured board; knead 8 to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in prepared bowl; grease top lightly. Cover; let rise in a warm, draft-free place until doubled, about 1 hour.
- Spray a large baking sheet with non-stick vegetable spray.
- Punch dough down; knead briefly. Divide dough into 6 equal pieces; roll each piece into a 14-inch rope. Place 3 ropes side-by-side and braid, pinching ends together to seal. Place on prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining 3 ropes. Grease tops lightly. Cover; let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Combine egg white and water, whisk. Brush tops of loaves with mixture. Bake 35 to 50 minutes or until loaves are a deep golden brown and tester inserted in center comes out clean. Carefully remove from baking sheet; cool completely on a wire rack.
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Xiany Figueroa
[email protected]I'm allergic to nuts, so I substituted sunflower seeds instead. The bread still turned out great!
Anita Collins
[email protected]This bread is a great way to use up leftover rice. I had some leftover brown rice, and I decided to try this recipe. The bread was delicious, and the rice added a nice nutty flavor.
Saib Afgan
[email protected]I made this bread in my bread machine, and it turned out perfectly! I'm so glad I don't have to knead the dough by hand.
Nellie Pango
[email protected]I didn't have any cardamom on hand, so I substituted cinnamon instead. The bread still turned out delicious!
imran nalir
[email protected]This recipe is a bit too complicated for me. I'm not sure I'll try it again.
Ibrahim Khadijat
[email protected]The bread was a bit too crumbly for my taste. I think I'll try using a different flour next time.
Wahid Arman
[email protected]The bread was a bit dry. I think I'll try adding some more butter or oil next time.
Zakarias gerard Broch
[email protected]The bread didn't rise as much as I expected. I'm not sure what I did wrong.
MD S mion
[email protected]I found this bread to be a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
GIFT MWANJELWA
[email protected]This bread is a bit dense, but it's still very good. The cardamom flavor is very strong, so if you don't like cardamom, you might not like this bread.
Sam Brandt
[email protected]This bread is a great way to use up leftover cardamom. I had some leftover from a recipe, and I decided to try this bread. I'm so glad I did! The bread was delicious, and the cardamom flavor was perfect.
Cherell Links
[email protected]I've made this bread several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make, and the cardamom flavor is always a crowd-pleaser.
Alex Obioma
[email protected]This bread is perfect for the holidays! The cardamom flavor is festive and warm, and the bread is so moist and delicious. I'll definitely be making this again for Christmas.
Brenda Ama
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of cardamom, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I'm so glad I did! The cardamom flavor was subtle but present, and the bread was so moist and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.
KARIM KARIM
[email protected]I made this bread for a party, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the cardamom flavor, and the bread was so moist and delicious.
Ronaldo Lewandowski
[email protected]This bread is a bit more time-consuming to make than some other breads, but it's worth the effort. The cardamom flavor is unique and delicious, and the bread is so soft and fluffy.
Billie McCoy
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, and the bread turned out perfectly. It's so delicious, and I can't wait to make it again.
Dalal Mziry
[email protected]This bread is amazing! I love the cardamom flavor, and the bread is so moist and flavorful. It's perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Sunday Enyojo
[email protected]I've never had Swedish cardamom bread before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It's absolutely delicious! The cardamom flavor is subtle but present, and the bread is so soft and fluffy. I'll definitely be making this again.
Mike Maner
[email protected]This Swedish cardamom bread was a delight to make and even better to eat! The cardamom flavor was perfectly balanced, and the bread had a lovely moist texture. I will definitely be making this again.