Finnish Pulla
A soft, lightly sweet cardamom bread braided and topped with poppy seeds, perfect for coffee or tea.
- Total time
- 120 min
- Servings
- 12
- Calories
- 280
- Protein
- 6g
Ingredients
- 3.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup butter
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon cardamom
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
Instructions
- 1
Warm the 1 cup milk and 0.5 cup butter in a small saucepan over low until butter melts and mixture is warm to the touch, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
- 2
In a large bowl, stir the warm milk mixture with 0.5 cup sugar, 1 packet yeast, and 1 teaspoon cardamom. Let sit until foamy, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Beat in 1 egg and gradually add 3.5 cups flour, stirring until a soft dough forms. Knead on a floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes.
- 4
Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot until doubled, about 1 hour.
- 5
Punch down dough, divide into 3 equal ropes, and braid them on a baking sheet. Cover and let rise again for 30 minutes.
- 6
Brush the braid with beaten egg (use the remaining egg or a little milk) and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon poppy seeds.
- 7
Bake at 375°F until golden brown and hollow-sounding when tapped, about 25 minutes. Cool before slicing.
Tools you’ll need
- large bowl
- baking sheet
- saucepan
- whisk
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