Swedish Cardamom Bread

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  • Prep Time

    30 mins

  • Cook Time

    30 mins

  • Additional Time

    2 hrs

  • Servings

    12

  • Calories

    219 kcal

  • Course

    Bread

  • Cuisine

    Scandinavian

Swedish Cardamom Bread

A golden braid of flavorful bread, Swedish Cardamom bread is tasty, sweet & surprisingly easy. Perfect for a special brunch or anytime.

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Ingredients

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  • ¼ cup butter
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1 package yeast
  • 3 1/2 cups all purpose flour approx
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1 egg beaten (reserve 2 t egg for eggwash)
  • 2 teaspoons water or milk
  • 1-2 Tablespoon Swedish Pearl Sugar optional for decorating
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Instructions

  1. Melt the butter in a microwave safe container that holds at least 2 cups. Add the milk and sugar, then heat to about 110F. Stir in the yeast.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, mix the flour, salt and cardamom.
  3. In a small bowl, beat the egg, then remove about 2 teaspoons into a separate container. Mix the smaller portion of egg with 2 teaspoons water or milk to make an egg wash, then refrigerate until needed.
  4. Mix the larger portion of egg into the milk mixture, then add to the flour mixture. Beat with a dough hook until dough is smooth and elastic. Add additional flour or milk if needed to create a nice dough.
  5. Cover the bowl of dough with a damp dish cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled about 1 – 1 ½ hours.
  6. When doubled in size, knead a few times, then divide the dough into thirds and make 3 15-inch long rolls of dough. On a parchment lined baking sheet, braid these together then tuck in the ends. Preheat the oven to 375F.
  7. Let rise in a warm place until almost double, about 40 minutes. Take the reserved egg wash out of the refrigerator, then whisk briefly. Using a soft brush, brush egg wash lightly over the top and sides of the bread, then sprinkle with Swedish Pearl sugar, if using.
  8. Bake at 375 for about 20-30 minutes until loaf is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 219kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 37g (12%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 26mg (9%) Sodium 141mg (6%) Potassium 83mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 171IU (3%) Vitamin C 0.04mg (0%) Calcium 35mg (4%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 219 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 219kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 37g 12%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g 2%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 26mg 9%
Sodium 141mg 6%
Potassium 83mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 171IU 3%
Vitamin C 0.04mg 0%
Calcium 35mg 4%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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