Description
A sensational and aromatic bread featuring a deliciously deadly combo of cardamom and cinnamon, perfect for breakfast.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (240 ml) milk
- 6 tbsp (90 ml) butter
- 2 1/2 tsp active dry yeast
- 2 whole eggs
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) sugar
- 3 1/2 cups (840 ml) all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) sugar (for filling)
- 1 1/2 tbsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tbsp cardamom
- Egg and milk mixture for brushing
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix the yeast and 1/4 tsp of sugar with 2-3 tbsp of warm water. Set aside for five minutes until the yeast becomes frothy.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter with the milk over low heat until the butter is completely melted. Let it cool slightly.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and sugar. Add the frothy yeast mixture, melted butter and milk, and eggs. Mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until it is smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until it has doubled in size.
- In a small bowl, mix together the cinnamon, cardamom, and the remaining sugar for the filling.
- Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out into a rectangle on a floured surface.
- Brush the dough with the egg and milk mixture, then sprinkle the cinnamon-cardamom-sugar mixture evenly over the dough.
- Roll the dough tightly into a log, starting from one of the longer sides. Pinch the seams to seal.
- Place the rolled dough into a greased loaf pan, cover, and let it rise again for about 30-45 minutes, or until doubled in size.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Brush the top of the loaf with the egg and milk mixture.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Ensure the milk and butter mixture is not too hot when adding to the yeast, as this can kill the yeast.
- Allow the bread to cool completely before slicing to maintain its shape.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- This bread is delicious toasted and served with butter or jam.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: 40