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Finnish Cardamom Raisin Bread Pulla

Finnish Cardamom Raisin Bread Pulla prepared dish

Finnish cardamom raisin bread, known as pulla, is a fragrant and sweet yeast bread enriched with cardamom and studded with plump raisins. This delightful treat is perfect for breakfast or as an afternoon snack, offering a warm, comforting aroma and a soft, tender crumb. Enjoy it fresh from the oven or toasted with a bit of butter!

This recipe is breakfast, scaled for 8 servings, with 30 min prep and 25 min cook.

Prep: 30 min · Cook: 25 min · Total: 55 min · Serves: 8

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include sugar, butter, eggs, active dry yeast.
  • Follow all 11 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 8 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 stick butter (melted)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tbsp active dry yeast
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 large egg wash (beaten)
  • 1 tbsp ground cardamom
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1 cup milk (warm)

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, combine warm milk and active dry yeast, allowing it to sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, ground cardamom, and salt.
  3. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add the melted butter, eggs, and the yeast mixture.
  4. Mix until a dough forms, then knead on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  5. Incorporate the raisins into the dough, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
  6. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  7. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  8. Once the dough has risen, punch it down and shape it into a loaf or braid.
  9. Place the shaped dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, cover, and let it rise for another 30 minutes.
  10. Brush the top with the beaten egg wash before baking for 25 minutes or until golden brown.
  11. Allow the bread to cool on a wire rack before slicing and serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 265
  • Protein: 6 g
  • Fat: 8 g
  • Carbohydrates: 44 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Sugar: 10 g
  • Sodium: 180 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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