Finnish Cardamom Bread | Pullapitko | Nisu

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free option with a similar texture.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories while adding a subtle flavor.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness with a different flavor profile.

Combine lukewarm milk, sugar, and yeast in a bowl and let it sit.

Add salt, ground cardamom, cracked cardamom, and egg to the mixture.

Gradually whisk in the flour until a batter forms.

Use a dough hook to mix in the remaining flour and softened butter until smooth.

Cover the dough and let it proof until doubled in size, about 45 minutes.

Lightly knead the dough and divide it into two equal pieces.

Roll each piece into long logs for braiding.

Braid the logs together and tuck the ends underneath.

Let the braided dough rise again until doubled, about 45 minutes.

Prepare a filling by mixing softened butter, sugar, cracked cardamom, and flour.

Brush the risen dough with egg wash and sprinkle with pearl sugar or almonds.

Cut the dough lengthwise and stuff with the filling.

Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F for 20-25 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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