Swedish Braided Cardamom Bread is a traditional holiday loaf that's a delicious enriched dough...
"This recipe has been in my family for over 100 years. My aunt makes multiple loaves to gift to everyone during the holiday season. I love that this bread has a subtle sweetness, and I'm excited to share with everyone." - Keri, Director of Member Services
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SERVINGS1 LOAF
PREP TIME40 MINS
COOK TIME35 MINS
Swedish Bread
Milk
2 cups
Butter
1 stick
Sugar
1 cup
Salt
1 1/2 tsp
Cardamom
1 1/2 tsp
Eggs
2 each
Warm Water
1/2 cup
Yeast
1 package
Flour
8 cups
Directions
1. Scold milk with butter
2. Add sugar, salt, and cardamom. Let cool.
3. In a large bowl, add the water and yeast. Let it sit and dissolve, then add the milk and eggs, 2 cups at a time add the flour, mixing well between.
4. Knead the dough for 10 minutes or use a KitchenAid mixer and mix everything together for 7 minutes. (Leave dough to rise for about 30 minutes or until it doubles in size).
5. Remove from bowl onto a floured board. Knead alittle bit again then cut into 4 pieces. Divide each piece into 3 pieces Each rolled into long rope 7.Braid Each loaf fits in 8 inch loaf pan.
