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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
Cardamom Pulla Swirl
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. 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.

  2. Step 2

    Knead dough by hand for 3 minutes until smooth and elastic, adding flour if too wet.

  3. Step 3

    Roll dough into a 12-inch rope, then coil it tightly and flatten into a rough disk.

  4. Step 4

    Heat remaining 2 tbsp butter in a 10-inch skillet over medium until foaming. Slide dough disk into the pan.

  5. Step 5

    Cook 7 to 8 minutes without moving until the bottom is golden brown and edges pull away from the pan.

  6. 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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