Homemade Swedish Easter Bread!! (Recipe)

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

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

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener with a distinct flavor.

raisins

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: sultanas

Dried cranberries add a tart flavor and are often less expensive.

Mix warm milk and sugar in a bowl until dissolved.

Sprinkle yeast over the milk mixture and let sit until frothy, about 5-10 minutes.

In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, and cardamom.

Add the yeast mixture, melted butter, and eggs to the flour mixture.

Mix until a dough forms, then knead on a floured surface until smooth, about 8-10 minutes.

Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled, about 1-2 hours.

Punch down the dough and knead in raisins and orange zest.

Divide the dough into equal pieces and shape into braids or loaves.

Place shaped dough on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Cover and let rise again until puffy, about 30-45 minutes.

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

Bake the bread until golden brown, about 20-25 minutes.

Remove from oven and let cool on a wire rack.

Mix powdered sugar with water to create a glaze and drizzle over the cooled bread.

Cooking Techniques

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