Finnish Pulla is a beloved sweet bread known for its distinct cardamom flavor and soft, pillowy texture. This recipe simplifies the process by using a bread machine to mix and knead the dough, ensuring perfect consistency every time. The dough is enriched with evaporated milk, butter, and eggs, creating a luxurious base that rises beautifully. Once baked, the loaf is brushed with a simple egg glaze and topped with sliced almonds or pearl sugar for a delightful crunch and visual appeal. Perfect for breakfast, coffee breaks, or as a festive treat, this pulla pairs wonderfully with butter and jam. It’s a comforting, aromatic addition to any table that captures the essence of Nordic baking traditions.
Finnish Pulla Dough From The Bread Machine
Description
Finnish Pulla is a beloved sweet bread known for its distinct cardamom flavor and soft, pillowy texture. This recipe simplifies the process by using a bread machine to mix and knead the dough, ensuring perfect consistency every time. The dough is enriched with evaporated milk, butter, and eggs, creating a luxurious base that rises beautifully. Once baked, the loaf is brushed with a simple egg glaze and topped with sliced almonds or pearl sugar for a delightful crunch and visual appeal. Perfect for breakfast, coffee breaks, or as a festive treat, this pulla pairs wonderfully with butter and jam. It&# 226;ÂÂs a comforting, aromatic addition to any table that captures the essence of Nordic baking traditions.Ingredients
Directions
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Add the evaporated milk, beaten eggs, bread flour, sugar, cardamom, salt, and yeast to the bread machine pan in the order specified by your machine's manual.
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Add the softened butter on top of the dry ingredients.
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Select the dough setting on your bread machine and start the cycle. The machine will mix and knead the dough for approximately 30 minutes.
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Once the dough cycle is complete, remove the dough from the pan and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface.
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Knead the dough briefly by hand for about 1-2 minutes to form a smooth ball.
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Place the dough into a greased loaf pan or shape into braids if desired. Cover with a damp cloth or plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
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Preheat the oven to 350ðF (175ðC).
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Brush the risen dough generously with the egg and milk glaze mixture.
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Sprinkle the top with sliced almonds or pearl sugar.
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Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
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Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 1
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 80.4kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 4.4g7%
- Saturated Fat 2.7g14%
- Cholesterol 15.0mg5%
- Sodium 54.6mg3%
- Total Carbohydrate 6.6g3%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 6.6g
- Protein 4.6g10%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Cardamom adds a distinctive aromatic flavor to pulla. Freshly crushing the cardamom seeds yields the best flavor, but ground cardamom can be used as a substitute.
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for optimal yeast activation and dough texture.
Pearl sugar is traditional in Scandinavian baking and provides a crunchy, decorative topping. If unavailable, regular sliced almonds or coarse sugar work well.
Store leftover pulla in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer storage. Reheat gently before serving.
If your bread machine does not have a dough setting, you can mix the ingredients and let the dough rise manually, then bake in a standard oven.
