Name: Pulla bread
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 1 cup milk; 1/2 cup sugar; 2 1/4 tablespoon active dry yeast; 1/2 tablespoon salt; 1 tablespoon ground cardamom; 4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened); 1 egg (beaten, (for egg wash)); Pearl sugar (for topping (optional))

Pulla bread

Pulla bread is a traditional Finnish sweet bread flavored with cardamom. It’s often braided or twisted into different shapes and is a popular treat in Finland, especially enjoyed with a cup of coffee or tea.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 25

Total Time 45

Course Snack, treat

Cuisine Finnish

Servings servings

Calories 814 kcal

Ingredients

1 cup milk
1/2 cup sugar
2 1/4 tablespoon active dry yeast
1/2 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon ground cardamom
4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
1 egg beaten, (for egg wash)
Pearl sugar for topping (optional)

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Instructions

Heat the milk in a saucepan until it reaches about 110°F (43°C). Remove from heat and stir in the sugar until dissolved. Sprinkle the yeast over the warm milk and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, and ground cardamom. Add the softened butter and the yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms.
Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1-2 hours until doubled in size.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Punch down the dough and divide it into 4 equal parts. Roll each part into a long rope and braid or twist them as desired.
Place the braided dough on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush the top with the beaten egg and sprinkle with pearl sugar, if using. Let it rise for another 30 minutes.
Bake the pulla bread in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. Enjoy warm or at room temperature with your favorite beverage!

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Nutrition

Calories: 814kcal (41%)Carbohydrates: 124g (41%)Protein: 17g (34%)Fat: 27g (42%)Saturated Fat: 16g (100%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 109mg (36%)Sodium: 336mg (15%)Potassium: 270mg (8%)Fiber: 4g (17%)Sugar: 28g (31%)Vitamin A: 867IU (17%)Vitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 110mg (11%)Iron: 6mg (33%)

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Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.

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