Recipes > Cardamom Bread Find A Store Cardamom Bread A slightly sweet braided loaf with a light cardamom flavor throughout the bread. This Baker’s Collection recipe was contributed by an avid cook and baker, Phyllis Simon of Park Ridge, Illinois. Yield 1 braided loaf Print Recipe Pin Recipe 0 Reviews Ingredients3 cups bread flour1 (0.25oz) package (7g) or 2 1/4 teaspoons Red Star Active Dry Yeast3 tablespoons granulated sugar1/2 teaspoon table salt3/4 teaspoon ground cardamom3/4 cup milk1 1/2 tablespoons water3 tablespoons unsalted butter (room temperature)1 large egg (room temperature)Topping1-2 tablespoons milk1 tablespoon granulated sugar InstructionsIn stand mixer bowl, add 1 cup flour, yeast, sugar, salt and cardamom; mix well. In saucepan or microwave-safe dish, heat milk, water to 120-130°F. Add warm milk/water and butter to flour mixture. Blend with paddle attachment on low speed for 30 seconds; beat on medium speed for 4 minutes.. Add eggs; beat on medium speed for 1 minute.Switch to dough hook attachment. Gradually stir in enough remaining flour to make a firm dough. Knead until smooth and elastic, about 5 to 7 minutes.(NOTE: For hand mixing: following above steps, mix ingredients in large mixing bowl using a wooden spoon or dough whisk. Knead on floured surface until smooth and elastic.)Place dough in lightly oiled bowl and turn to grease top. Cover; let rise until indentation remains after poking dough with finger down to second knuckle, about 1 hour.Turn dough onto lightly floured surface; punch down to remove air bubbles. Divide dough into 3 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a 16-inch rope; line up ropes one inch apart on a greased cookie sheet. Braid loosely; pinch ends together and tuck under. Cover; let rise until indentation remains when lightly touched with finger. Preheat oven to 375ºF ,Brush risen dough with 1 to 2 tablespoons of milk and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon sugar. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Cool on wire rack. NotesGet Bread Machine Method here. Photo by Matt Weber. Did you make this recipe? We want to see it! Tag @redstaryeast and use hashtag #redstaryeast
