Side Dish

Pulla (Braided Cardamom Bread) is for Side Dish.

Pulla (Braided Cardamom Bread) takes several minutes to prepare.

Pulla (Braided Cardamom Bread) takes several minutes to cook.

Pulla (Braided Cardamom Bread) makes 32 servings.

The ingredients for Pulla (Braided Cardamom Bread) are:

1 1/3 cups milk, heated to 155 degrees
2/3 cup sugar
4 tsp ground cardamom
2 pks (1/4 oz each) active dry yeast
3 eggs, lightly beaten
6.5 cups of flour
1 tsp kosher salt
5 tbsp unsalted butter, cut into 1/2" cubes, room temperature
1 tbsp heavy cream
1 egg yolk
sliced almonds for garnish (optional)

Here is how you make Pulla (Braided Cardamom Bread):

1. In the bowl of a stand mixer with paddle, combine milk, sugar, 3 tsp cardamom, and yeast; stir together and let sit until foamy, 10 minutes.2. Add whole eggs; mix to combine. Add flour and salt; mix until a dough forms. Replace paddle with a hook; knead dough on medium speed fro 2 minutes. While kneading, slowly add butter in batches, mixing until incorporated before adding next batch, 3-4 minutes; continue kneading 4 more minutes after butter is added.3. Transfer dough to a greased bowl and cover with plastic wrap; let sit until dough doubles in size, about 1 hour. Punch down dough; cover again with plastic wrap and let sit until fully risen, 30 minutes.4. Heat oven to 375. Transfer dough to a work surface and divide into 2 equal pieces. Set 1 piece aside and divide other piece into 3 equal portions. Roll each portion between palms and work surface to create a 16" rope. Braid ropes together to forma loaf. Transfer loaf to a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Repeat with second dough piece. Cover loaves with plastic wrap and let sit until slightly puffed up, about 20 minutes.5. Whisk together remaining cardamom, cream, and egg yolk in a small bowl; brush over loaves. Sprinkle with almonds (if using); bake, one loaf at a time, until golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Transfer to a rack; let cool 10 minutes before serving.Makes 2 loaves, 16 servings each loafNumber of Servings: 32Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SBRACKETT24.

The nutritional information for Pulla (Braided Cardamom Bread) is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 32
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 138.7

• Total Fat: 3.8 g
• Cholesterol: 32.0 mg
• Sodium: 75.8 mg
• Total Carbs: 21.4 g
• Dietary Fiber: 1.4 g
• Protein: 5.0 g