Pulla: Finnish Cardamom Bread
Pulla is a traditional Finnish sweet bread flavored with cardamom, often enjoyed with a cup of coffee or tea.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 135 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.
Pulla: Finnish Cardamom Bread
Ingredients
Instructions
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Crush the cardamom pods and remove the seeds.
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In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, yeast, crushed cardamom seeds, sugar, and salt.
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Add melted butter, milk, and beaten egg to the dry ingredients. Mix well.
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Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 10 minutes, until it becomes smooth and elastic.
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Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
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Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
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Punch down the dough and divide it into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball.
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Place the dough balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving some space between them. Cover with a kitchen towel and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
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Brush the rolls with milk and sprinkle pearl sugar on top.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
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Remove from the oven and let the Pulla cool on a wire rack.
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Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 200kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 8g13%
- Total Carbohydrate 28g10%
- Sugars 10g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
