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School Bread

Cultural Context

Originating from Norway, School Bread (Skolebrød) is a beloved pastry traditionally enjoyed by students during breaks. The sweet, soft buns are filled with custard and topped with coconut, making them a delightful treat. This pastry reflects Norway's rich baking culture and is often found in bakeries across the country. Today, School Bread has gained popularity beyond Norway, with variations appearing in cafes and bakeries worldwide.

NorwegianNOdessert
90 min
medium
12 servings
Servings4
2 cups water
1 packet dry yeast
1/2 stick butter, melted
2 tsp cardamom
1 whole egg
1 pound flour
1 cup flour
8 ounces shredded coconut
12 ounces custard
1 cup confectioners sugar
14 oz whole milk
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla
4 egg yolks
3 tsp corn starch

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option while margarine is often less expensive.

custard filling

🥗Healthier: pudding

💰Cheaper: vanilla yogurt

Pudding is a lighter alternative, while yogurt is cost-effective and adds tang.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water can reduce costs.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers a natural sweetness, and brown sugar is often cheaper.

1

Add yeast and lukewarm water to mixer.

2

Add cardamom, sugar, butter and egg.

3

Add half pound flour and mix 1 minute using paddle attachment.

4

Replace paddle attachment with dough hook, add half pound flour, mix on medium for 5 minutes.

5

While mixing, add remaining flour 1/3 cup at a time.

6

Roll onto a floured surface and knead into a ball.

7

Let rise for 45 minutes.

8

Roll dough into a log shape and cut into 5 ounce pieces.

9

Roll each piece into a ball and place on a parchment lined baking sheet.

10

Let proof for 20 minutes.

11

Add egg wash and bake at 375 degrees for 15-20 min.

12

Let cool completely.

13

Mix confectioners sugar with 2 tbsp water and whisk into a smooth glaze.

14

Once cooled, poke hole in bread.

15

Dip into glaze and roll into coconut.

16

Fill with custard/pudding.

Cooking Techniques

mixingkneadingrisingbaking

Equipment Needed

mixerpaddle attachmentdough hookfloured surfaceparchment lined baking sheetdouble-boilerglass bowl

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Allergens

glutendairyeggs

Also Known As

Skolebrød

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