Description
A soft, rich dessert that bakes up golden with a delightful aroma of spices and butter, reminiscent of old-world flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2¼ tsp (1 packet) active dry yeast
- ¾ cup (180ml) warm milk (110°F/43°C)
- ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ⅓ cup (75g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tsp ground cardamom or cinnamon (optional)
- Powdered sugar or syrup (for topping)
Instructions
- Warm the milk, add sugar and yeast, and let sit until foamy.
- Add eggs, salt, and flour and mix until just combined.
- Knead in softened butter and optional spice until dough feels smooth and elastic.
- Continue kneading for about eight to ten minutes by hand or until elastic.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled, about one to one and a half hours.
- Punch down the dough and shape into a braid, ring, swirl, or small rolls.
- Place shaped dough in a greased baking dish.
- Cover and let rise again until puffed, about thirty to forty five minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F and bake until golden, about twenty five to thirty minutes.
- Tap the loaf or rolls; they should sound hollow when done.
- Cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with syrup before serving.
Notes
For a healthier version, use half whole wheat flour for added fiber or fold in chopped nuts for crunch. Can be served warm with coffee or tea.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Baked Goods
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: yeast dessert, braided bread, Old-World flavor, sweet bread, baking