Side dishe for 12
Cardamom Pulla
This Finnish-style sweet bread rises with cardamom, then bakes into a tender braided loaf with a golden egg wash.
$1.06for 4 servings
$0.26 per serving$1.06 for 4
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Photo: curiouscuisiniere.com
- 200 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 12servings as written
- $typical cost tier
Eastern EuropeanVegetarianBudgetSide dishes
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Milk$0.04/oz typical | 6.5 oz | $0.26Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 2 | $0.60Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.80Typical price |
| Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | 0.25 oz | $0.17Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $3.18 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Sugar and brown sugarCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaFlourDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- 4 1/2 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 2 tsp ground cardamom
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 egg beaten with 1 tbsp of water
- coarse sugar and sliced almonds (optional)
Steps
- Warm the milk and water until hot but not boiling, then stir in the sugar and yeast and rest for 5 minutes.
- Mix in the flour, eggs, cardamom, salt, and butter until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the dough for 8 minutes, cover it, and let it rise in a warm place for 60 minutes.
- Divide the dough into three ropes, braid them, place the loaf on an oiled baking sheet, and let it rise for 30 minutes.
- Heat the oven to 375 F and brush the loaf with the beaten egg and water.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until golden and fully baked in the center.
Swaps
- Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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