Cardamom Bread1 cup warm milk 1/4 cup butter or stick margarine, softened 2 eggs, lightly beaten 3 3/4 cups bread flour 1/2 cup sugar 1 to 2 tsp. cardamom 1/2 tsp. salt 2 1/2 tsp. dry yeast Topping 1 egg 2 T. water 2 tsp. sugar 1/4 cup sliced almonds In bread machine, place the first eight ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select dough setting. Check dough after 5 minutes; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed. Turn dough out onto lightly floured board; divide into thirds. Shape each into 20-inch rope. Place on parchment-lined baking sheet; braid. Pinch ends to seal and tuck under. Cover and let rise in warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes. In a small bowl, eat egg and water. brush over dough. Sprinkle with sugar and almonds. Bake 350° for 30-35 minutes. Remove from pan to wire rack to cool. Note: This is a version of Finnish pulla This recipe and over 350 other recipes from back issues can be found at www.herald-journal.com/recipes. This section is also searchable by ingredients in recipes for ease in finding a recipe. |
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