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Bread, Cardamom Braid
Recipe By :Rita B
Serving Size : 40 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Bread Bread-Bakers Mailing List
Hand Made Low Fat
Posted Stand Mixer
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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6 cups all-purpose flour
2 packages active dry yeast -- (1/4 oz each)
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cardamom
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups milk -- plus, divided
2 Tbsp milk
1/2 cup butter -- cubed
1/2 cup honey
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons sugar
I came across this recipe in 1983 and have been making it for
Christmas ever since. One year, I gave away 20 loaves!
Prep: 30 min. + rising
Bake: 20 min. + cooling
Yield: 2 loaves (20 slices each).
In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, yeast, cardamom and salt. In a
small saucepan, heat 1 1/2 cups milk, butter and honey to 120-130F.
Add to dry ingredients; beat just until moistened. Add eggs; beat
until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a firm dough
(dough will be sticky).
Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6
to 8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top.
Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes.
Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in
half. Divide each portion into thirds. Shape each into a 14" rope.
Place three ropes on a greased baking sheet and braid; pinch ends to
seal and tuck under. Repeat with remaining dough. Cover and let rise
until doubled, about 30 minutes.
Brush with remaining milk and sprinkle with sugar. Bake at 375F for
20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.
Source:
"Originally published as Cardamom Braids in Taste of Home's
Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2007"
S(Internet address):
"<https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/cardamom-braid-bread>"
Yield:
"2 loaves"
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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 115 Calories; 3g Fat (24.1%
calories from fat); 3g Protein; 19g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber;
18mg Cholesterol; 86mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean
Meat; 0 Non-Fat Milk; 1/2 Fat; 1/2 Other Carbohydrates.
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