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Finnish Coffee Bread

Finnish Coffee Bread prepared dish

Finnish coffee bread, known as 'pulla', is a delightful sweet bread flavored with cardamom and often braided for a beautiful presentation. This soft and aromatic bread is perfect for enjoying with coffee or tea, making it an ideal treat for gatherings or a cozy afternoon snack. Its rich flavor and tender crumb will surely impress your guests!

This recipe is snack, 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 all-purpose flour, ground cardamom, unsalted butter, granulated sugar.
  • Follow all 10 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 8 servings.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, combine the 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 all-purpose 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. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  6. Once risen, punch down the dough and divide it into three equal pieces.
  7. Roll each piece into a long rope and braid them together, pinching the ends to seal.
  8. Place the braided dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, cover, and let it rise for another 30 minutes.
  9. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush the dough with the beaten egg wash before baking.
  10. Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown. Allow to cool slightly before slicing and serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 290
  • Protein: 7 g
  • Fat: 10 g
  • Carbohydrates: 43 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Sugar: 8 g
  • Sodium: 180 mg

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

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