Cardamom Pulla Swirl
Buttery, cardamom-spiked sweet bread made on the stovetop in a single skillet—no yeast wait, no oven needed. Tear and eat warm with a cup of coffee.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 420
- Protein
- 8g

Ingredients
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Step 1
Mix flour, warm milk, 2 tbsp butter, 1/4 cup sugar, cardamom, yeast, and a pinch of salt in a bowl until shaggy dough forms.
Step 2
Knead dough by hand for 3 minutes until smooth and elastic, adding flour if too wet.
Step 3
Roll dough into a 12-inch rope, then coil it tightly and flatten into a rough disk.
Step 4
Heat remaining 2 tbsp butter in a 10-inch skillet over medium until foaming. Slide dough disk into the pan.
Step 5
Cook 7 to 8 minutes without moving until the bottom is golden brown and edges pull away from the pan.
Step 6
Flip carefully, cook 3 to 4 minutes on the other side until light golden. Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup sugar on top.
Tools you’ll need
- medium mixing bowl
- 10-inch nonstick or cast iron skillet
- wooden spoon or spatula
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