Simple Cardamom Loaf
Simple Cardamom Loaf is fragrant and lightly sweet, with warm cardamom woven through soft bread and ribbons of cinnamon sugar. Studded with raisins and walnuts, then finished with a shiny egg wash, almonds, and pearl sugar, it’s festive yet comforting. Serve for brunch, with afternoon coffee, or as a cozy dessert during the holidays.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Simple Cardamom Loaf, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 9 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 35 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 57
- Heart Health
- 65
- Metabolic
- 32
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 21
- Performance
- 29
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large bowl, whisk together warm milk, 1/2 cup sugar, warm water, and 2 tablespoons melted butter until the sugar dissolves. Sprinkle the yeast over the top and let it sit for 5 minutes.
- 2
When the yeast is foamy, stir in flour, adding more as needed to make a stiff dough. Once the dough comes together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes. Place it in an oiled bowl, cover with a cloth, and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- 3
In a small bowl, mix the remaining 1/2 cup sugar with the cinnamon and cardamom; set aside.
- 4
Punch down the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Roll it into a 9x13-inch rectangle and brush with 1/2 cup melted butter. Sprinkle with the cardamom-sugar mixture, raisins, and walnuts. Roll into a log, pinch the seams to seal, and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover with a cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- 5
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 6
With a sharp knife, score the top of the roll with V-shaped cuts that do not quite meet in the center along the entire length; this creates a braided look but is optional.
- 7
Beat the egg with 1 tablespoon water in a small bowl until well blended; brush over the top of the bread. Sprinkle with almonds and pearl sugar.
- 8
Bake in the preheated oven until the bread is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom, 30 to 35 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.
- Calories 356.14 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 9.15 g Moderate 18%
- Carbohydrate 52.17 g 19%
- Total Fat 12.24 g Moderate 16%
- Saturated Fat 3.12 g Moderate 16%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 32.82 mg Moderate 11%
- Sodium 35.44 mg Low Source 2%
- Dietary Fiber 4.1 g Moderate 15%
- Total Sugars 13.64 g --
- Added Sugars 0.34 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 58.45 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 3.12 mg Moderate 17%
- Potassium 188.61 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 33.28 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 0.02 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.39 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Simple Cardamom Loaf is made with 12 ingredients and serves 10. It takes about 1 hr and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Active Dry Yeast, All Purpose Flour, Chopped Walnuts, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 356.14 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Simple Cardamom Loaf made of?
- The main ingredients are Active Dry Yeast, All-Purpose Flour, Chopped Walnuts, Eggs, Ground Cardamom. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Simple Cardamom Loaf?
- About 1 hr in total: 30 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 356.14 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Simple Cardamom Loaf easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Simple Cardamom Loaf healthy?
- Simple Cardamom Loaf has an easyChef Pro health score of 35/100. Per serving, it provides 356.14 calories and 9.15 g of protein, or 18% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 3.12 g (16% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts, Eggs, Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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