## Swedish Vanilla Cardamom Bread Recipe
This **Swedish Vanilla Cardamom Bread** is a delightful treat, combining the aromatic flavors of cardamom with a hint of vanilla. It’s perfect for breakfast or as a snack with coffee or tea. Here’s how to make it.
### Ingredients
#### For the Dough:
- **1 cup (240 ml) whole milk**, warmed to about 110°F (43°C)
- **2 1/4 teaspoons (1 packet) active dry yeast**
- **1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar**
- **1/2 teaspoon salt**
- **1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom**
- **1/4 cup (60 g) unsalted butter**, melted
- **2 large eggs**
- **3 1/2 to 4 cups (440-500 g) all-purpose flour**
#### For the Filling:
- **1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter**, softened
- **1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar**
- **2 teaspoons ground cardamom**
- **1 teaspoon vanilla extract**
#### For the Topping:
- **1 egg**, beaten (for egg wash)
- **Powdered sugar** (for drizzling, optional)
### Instructions
1. **Activate the Yeast**:
- In a small bowl, combine the warm milk, yeast, and a pinch of sugar. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
2. **Make the Dough**:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the activated yeast mixture, sugar, salt, ground cardamom, melted butter, and eggs. Mix well.
- Gradually add 3 1/2 cups of flour, mixing until a soft dough forms. If the dough is too sticky, add more flour as needed.
3. **Knead the Dough**:
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
4. **Prepare the Filling**:
- In a medium bowl, mix together softened butter, sugar, ground cardamom, and vanilla extract until well combined.
5. **Shape the Bread**:
- Once the dough has risen, punch it down and turn it out onto a floured surface. Roll it into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.
- Spread the filling evenly over the dough rectangle.
6. **Roll and Cut**:
- Starting from one long side, roll the dough tightly into a log. Pinch the seam to seal.
- Cut the log in half lengthwise to expose the filling. Twist the two halves together and shape into a braid or circle.
7. **Second Rise**:
- Place the shaped bread on a greased baking sheet or in a round cake pan. Cover and let rise for another 30 minutes.
8. **Preheat Oven**: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
9. **Bake**:
- Brush the top of the bread with beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
10. **Cool and Serve**:
- Let cool slightly before drizzling with powdered sugar if desired.
- Slice and enjoy your delicious Swedish Vanilla Cardamom Bread!
### Tips
- For an extra flavor boost, consider adding chopped nuts or raisins to the filling.
- This bread can be stored in an airtight container for several days or frozen for longer storage.
Enjoy this aromatic Swedish Vanilla Cardamom Bread as part of your breakfast or as an indulgent snack!
Citations:
[1] https://www.idratherbemeryl.com/home/ultra-soft-swedish-cardamom-buns
[2] https://wildandsweetbakes.com/cardamom-buns/
[3] https://ceciliatolone.com/kardemummabullar-swedish-cardamom-buns/
[4] https://www.fixfeastflair.com/home/2015/2/9/swedish-cardamom-rolls-kardemummabullar-recipe
[5] https://happymoneysaver.com/homemade-swedish-cardamom-bread/
[6] https://www.ibreatheimhungry.com/keto-chicken-pot-pie-low-carb/
[7] https://www.the-girl-who-ate-everything.com/keto-chicken-pot-pie/
[8] https://alldayidreamaboutfood.com/keto-chicken-pot-pie/
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