20-Min Cardamom Braided Bread
A Scandinavian quick bread that mimics pulla's signature cardamom sweetness and braid shape in 20 minutes flat. Golden, tender, and showstopping without the yeast wait.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 6g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Preheat oven to 400°F. Mix flour, sugar, cardamom, and baking powder in a bowl.
Step 2
Pour milk and melted butter into the dry ingredients. Stir until a shaggy dough forms.
Step 3
Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead briefly until smooth, about 1 minute.
Step 4
Divide dough into 3 equal ropes. Braid loosely on a parchment-lined sheet pan.
Step 5
Brush braid generously with beaten egg. Bake until golden brown, 10–12 minutes.
Step 6
Cool on the pan for 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Tools you’ll need
- large mixing bowl
- sheet pan
- parchment paper
- pastry brush
- wire cooling rack
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