Ingredients for - Finnish Cardamom Braids (Pulla)
How to cook deliciously - Finnish Cardamom Braids (Pulla)
1. Stage
Dissolve yeast in warm water and let sit for a few minutes.
2. Stage
Mix milk, 1 cup sugar, melted margarine, eggs, and cardamom together in a bowl until well combined. Add 1 1/2 cups flour and the yeast-water mixture; mix until well combined. Add remaining 3 1/2 cups flour and mix well.
3. Stage
Turn dough out onto a floured board and knead until smooth. Cover and let rise until doubled in size, about 2 hours.
4. Stage
Divide dough into 9 equal balls; roll each ball into a rope. Braid 3 ropes together; repeat twice more so you have 3 braided loaves.
5. Stage
Put braided loaves on a greased cookie sheet. Brush with coffee and sprinkle with pearl sugar. Let rise for about 1 hour.
6. Stage
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
7. Stage
Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 25 minutes.