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Bread Machine Cardamom Coffee Bread (Swedish Style)

This tender, cardamom-scented loaf has a buttery, lightly sweet crumb and a delicate crunch from pearled sugar on top. Bread Machine Cardamom Coffee Bread (Swedish Style) shines with warm spice and a soft, enriched texture that pairs beautifully with morning coffee or an afternoon fika. Serve it braided for a festive brunch or a cozy weekend treat.

  • Prep15 mins
  • Cook25 mins
  • Serves8
  • DifficultyMedium
Bread Machine Cardamom Coffee Bread (Swedish Style)
  1. 1

    Place the milk, butter, egg yolk, salt, flour, sugar, cardamom, and yeast into the bread machine pan in the order the manufacturer recommends. Select the dough cycle and press Start as directed by the manufacturer.

  2. 2

    When the dough cycle ends, divide the dough into 3 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a rope 12 to 14 inches long. Arrange the 3 ropes side by side and braid them together. Tuck the ends underneath, set the braid on a greased baking sheet, cover it loosely with a towel, and let it rise until doubled in size.

  3. 3

    Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

  4. 4

    Brush the braid with beaten egg whites and sprinkle with pearl sugar. Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.

About This Recipe

Bread Machine Cardamom Coffee Bread (Swedish Style) is a Scandinavian breakfast recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 40 mins, serves 8, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Active Dry Yeast, All Purpose Flour, Butter, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 266.61 kcal.

Recipe Questions

What is Bread Machine Cardamom Coffee Bread (Swedish Style)?
It is a Scandinavian bread recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for breakfast or dessert or snack.
What is Bread Machine Cardamom Coffee Bread (Swedish Style) made of?
The main ingredients are Active Dry Yeast, All-Purpose Flour, Butter, Eggs, Egg Whites. The full list of 10 is above.
What goes well with Bread Machine Cardamom Coffee Bread (Swedish Style)?
Explore these Scandinavian side-dish recipes.
How long does it take to make Bread Machine Cardamom Coffee Bread (Swedish Style)?
About 40 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?
One serving provides about 266.61 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Bread Machine Cardamom Coffee Bread (Swedish Style) easy to make?
This recipe is rated medium, with 10 ingredients and 4 steps.

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