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I kneaded one loaf more than the other and it rose much better; the other was a bit floppy although it still tastes great.- I did an egg wash and sprinkled with coarse sugar before baking. The egg wash is purely aesthetic but the sugar really adds something.Thanks for a great recipe!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-03-02","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"badshutterfinger"},"reviewBody":"This bread is delicious! I halved the recipe and made it in the bread machine, increasing the cardamom to 1 tsp per loaf and used 2 1\/4 tsp of instant yeast instead of active dry. Just before putting the braid in the oven, I brushed it with milk and sprinkled on coarse sugar. I covered it loosely with foil after 20 minutes to prevent over-browning. It was very easy and it tastes fantastic!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-01-05","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"kimmerrou"},"reviewBody":"I have looked at this recipe for years and wondered \"Should I?\". Well, we wasted a whole lotta years because this bread recipe is GREAT! It is easy to throw together, moist, and beyond yummy. It was good warm and good cold. The only thing I wondered (which another reviewer answered for me) was if it would be okay with more cardamom...I really like cardamom.Should you make it? Yes. Don't save it for Christmas, make it anytime of the year! Well, I must go and slice some right now....mmmmmmmm!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-02-17","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"ohavrylyuk"},"reviewBody":"I have been making this recipe for years now, only i double the eggs, it taste oh- oh so good, dough is so easy to work with, braids are gorgeous enough to give it as a gift, and lately i use the breadmaker to make the dough and first rise, then take it out and shape the braid , let it rise the second time and bake it, so much less work, same yummy result, you will not be sorry you made it.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-09-30","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Sprowl"},"reviewBody":"I bake alot of different breads and this is the first one that I prefer as is instead of toasted. 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Spread the frosting over the slightly warm bread.","CommentId":1,"DateRated":"12\/29\/2019 14:06","GUID":"1CB1F1B8DD7CC16478C70626CDE02D92","MemberId":176928,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"peaco","SubmittedDate":"12\/29\/2019 14:06"},{"Comment":"
I have looked at this recipe for years and wondered \"Should I?\". Well, we wasted a whole lotta years because this bread recipe is GREAT! It is easy to throw together, moist, and beyond yummy. It was good warm and good cold. The only thing I wondered (which another reviewer answered for me) was if it would be okay with more cardamom...I really like cardamom.<\/p>
Should you make it? Yes. Don't save it for Christmas, make it anytime of the year! Well, I must go and slice some right now....mmmmmmmm!<\/p>","CommentId":2,"DateRated":"01\/05\/2015 20:43","GUID":"eceedbade8d04d5fac19f2802d96de59","MemberId":4183616,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"kimmerrou","SubmittedDate":"01\/05\/2015 20:43"},{"Comment":"
This bread is delicious! I halved the recipe and made it in the bread machine, increasing the cardamom to 1 tsp per loaf and used 2 1\/4 tsp of instant yeast instead of active dry. Just before putting the braid in the oven, I brushed it with milk and sprinkled on coarse sugar. I covered it loosely with foil after 20 minutes to prevent over-browning. It was very easy and it tastes fantastic!<\/p>","CommentId":3,"DateRated":"","GUID":"499c4182ab7147689881cb30ba6bedd5","MemberId":7698714,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"badshutterfinger","SubmittedDate":"03\/02\/2014 17:01"},{"Comment":"
This is a GREAT recipe. I chose it over other cardamom bread recipes because it contains more sugar and butter... I made the following modifications:<\/p>
- make sure to add a protective layer of flour over the butter before adding the hot milk so as not to melt the butter.<\/p>
- I used much more cardamom (2.5-3 tsp), but that's a matter of personal preference. Even with that much it is not overwhelming, and I used fresh ground.<\/p>
- I used only 6.5 cups of flour because I wanted a moist loaf.<\/p>
- In retrospect, I would do two rises before shaping. I kneaded one loaf more than the other and it rose much better; the other was a bit floppy although it still tastes great.<\/p>
- I did an egg wash and sprinkled with coarse sugar before baking. The egg wash is purely aesthetic but the sugar really adds something.<\/p>
Thanks for a great recipe!<\/p>","CommentId":4,"DateRated":"","GUID":"c8e44d40757a4d20897ab3a38da9f20e","MemberId":7552225,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"peculiarpurple","SubmittedDate":"12\/22\/2013 13:12"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":5,"DateRated":"12\/25\/2012 15:42","GUID":"4f6cc655ba4e415296a350e2e1c3748d","MemberId":4044044,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"wallynbob","SubmittedDate":"12\/25\/2012 15:42"},{"Comment":"
I bake alot of different breads and this is the first one that I prefer as is instead of toasted. I halfed the recipe since there are only the two of us and it was perfect.<\/p>","CommentId":6,"DateRated":"09\/30\/2011 17:53","GUID":"763C9D454C1DF8FB08767C7C6468079C","MemberId":29186,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Sprowl","SubmittedDate":"09\/30\/2011 17:53"},{"Comment":"
can someone help me. . . can the full recipe of this cardamom bread be done in a bread machine or should I half it. . .<\/p>","CommentId":7,"DateRated":"02\/28\/2011 19:38","GUID":"03ce173ace06494b95b6a97da0770a69","MemberId":4534595,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"mngardenlady","SubmittedDate":"02\/28\/2011 19:38"},{"Comment":"
I have been making this recipe for years now, only i double the eggs, it taste oh- oh so good, dough is so easy to work with, braids are gorgeous enough to give it as a gift, and lately i use the breadmaker to make the dough and first rise, then take it out and shape the braid , let it rise the second time and bake it, so much less work, same yummy result, you will not be sorry you made it.<\/p>","CommentId":8,"DateRated":"02\/17\/2011 11:28","GUID":"7c8ad0785cc24d9aa47d5ac388a70a2e","MemberId":1021544,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"ohavrylyuk","SubmittedDate":"02\/17\/2011 11:28"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":9,"DateRated":"10\/30\/2008 23:40","GUID":"199cd32090d143adac353003f7096479","MemberId":1183498,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"dmcuestas","SubmittedDate":"10\/30\/2008 23:40"},{"Comment":"
I am very familiar with this recipe, as I have been living in Finland for many years. If you can use a coarsely ground cardamom, the flavor is much better than with the finely ground. We can buy it in a coarse grind here. We call this \"pulla\" in Finnish. Before baking, I brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with coarsly ground sugar. It is best fresh, but you can dunk it in your coffee if it is getting a bit dry. It also makes a very nice bread pudding. We also use the same dough to make a variety of sweet buns. You can roll this out, spread with butter and cinnamon-sugar and roll into a log. Then slice it into pinwheel and bake. The possibilities are endless!<\/p>
Cheers, lusi<\/p>","CommentId":10,"DateRated":"","GUID":"7B9BF11539027367DFA57A8A651EFE11","MemberId":221467,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"lusi","SubmittedDate":"04\/04\/2008 14:42"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":11,"DateRated":"04\/04\/2008 11:19","GUID":"39DDDB220C6E795DF0E0C3F7F6DCA1EE","MemberId":108814,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Nannynan8","SubmittedDate":"04\/04\/2008 11:19"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":12,"DateRated":"12\/27\/2005 06:52","GUID":"aaa8028ddd4f4246a0e20a66105f5493","MemberId":1034965,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"grantnmartha","SubmittedDate":"12\/27\/2005 06:52"}]},"breadcrumb":[{"term_id":310890,"name":"Breads, Rolls & Pastries","slug":"breads-rolls-pastries","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":310825,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Learning how to make bread and pastries from scratch is so satisfying for any home baker. We've got the tips and recipes you need.","parent":310796,"count":4135,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/breads-rolls-pastries\/"},{"term_id":310897,"name":"Bread Recipes","slug":"bread-recipes","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":310832,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Whether you like quick breads or yeast bread recipes, our Test Kitchen has hundreds of recipes for you to explore.","parent":310890,"count":3601,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/breads-rolls-pastries\/bread-recipes\/"},{"term_id":310938,"name":"Loaf","slug":"bread-loaves","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":310873,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Looking for a classic bread loaf recipe? Get baking with our collection of the loveliest loaves, and have these recipes ready for the dinner table.","parent":310897,"count":991,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/breads-rolls-pastries\/bread-recipes\/bread-loaves\/"}],"meta_data":{"enhanced_fields":{"enhanced_recipe_title":"Finnish Cardamom Braids"}},"analytics":[],"yoast_head":"\n