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Finnish Pulla Dough From The Bread Machine

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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.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 1
Calories: 80.4
Dietary: Vegetarian
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;€™s a comforting, aromatic addition to any table that captures the essence of Nordic baking traditions.
Ingredients
  • 1 cup Undiluted evaporated milk, at room temperature
  • 2 large Eggs, lightly beaten, at room temperature
  • 3 cups Bread flour
  • 1/4 cup Butter, cut up, at room temperature
  • 1/4 cup Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Freshly crushed cardamom seed
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 package Active dry yeast or rapid-rise yeast
  • 1 large Egg, beaten with 2 tablespoons milk (for glaze)
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons Sliced almonds or pearl sugar
Directions
  1. 1
    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.
  2. 2
    Add the softened butter on top of the dry ingredients.
  3. 3
    Select the dough setting on your bread machine and start the cycle. The machine will mix and knead the dough for approximately 30 minutes.
  4. 4
    Once the dough cycle is complete, remove the dough from the pan and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface.
  5. 5
    Knead the dough briefly by hand for about 1-2 minutes to form a smooth ball.
  6. 6
    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.
  7. 7
    Preheat the oven to 350ðF (175ðC).
  8. 8
    Brush the risen dough generously with the egg and milk glaze mixture.
  9. 9
    Sprinkle the top with sliced almonds or pearl sugar.
  10. 10
    Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
  11. 11
    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.

Keywords: finnish, pulla, cardamom, sweet bread, bread machine, yeast, enriched dough, almonds, pearl sugar, scandinavian, baking, breakfast, dessert, homemade, evaporated milk, glazed, soft bread, aromatic, traditional, comfort food
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