20-Min Cardamom Pulla Braids
Soft, cardamom-scented Finnish bread braids with a sticky pearl sugar crust — no yeast rising, no wait. Buttery and fragrant, ready in 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 420
- Protein
- 8g
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup whole milk, warmed
- 4 tbsp butter, softened, divided
- 8 whole cardamom pods, crushed, seeds only
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar, divided
- 2 tbsp pearl sugar for topping
Instructions
- 1
Mix flour, warm milk, 2 tbsp butter, cardamom seeds, 1 tbsp sugar, and pinch of salt until shaggy dough forms.
- 2
Knead dough on floured surface until smooth and soft, about 4 minutes — it should feel supple but hold its shape.
- 3
Divide dough in half. Roll each half into a 12-inch rope, then twist into a loose spiral on a parchment-lined sheet pan.
- 4
Brush braids with remaining 2 tbsp melted butter, then sprinkle with remaining 2 tbsp sugar and the pearl sugar.
- 5
Bake at 400°F for 10 minutes until golden brown and fragrant — edges should feel crisp.
- 6
Cool on the pan for 2 minutes, then transfer to a plate and serve warm or at room temperature.
Tools you’ll need
- large mixing bowl
- whisk or fork
- floured work surface
- sheet pan
- parchment paper
- pastry brush
- oven
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