Finnish Pulla
Finnish Pulla is a lightly sweet, aromatic cardamom bread with a tender crumb and a golden, braided crust. Subtle spice and a hint of buttery richness make it perfect alongside coffee or tea, especially for holidays or leisurely breakfasts. Its striking braid and sugar-kissed top make this loaf as beautiful as it is inviting.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves36
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Finnish Pulla, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 38 / 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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- 43
- Heart Health
- 58
- Metabolic
- 17
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 20
- Performance
- 26
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat the milk in a small saucepan over medium until it begins to bubble, then take it off the heat and let it cool until lukewarm.
- 2
Combine the warm water and yeast in a large bowl and let it sit until the yeast softens and forms a creamy foam, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Stir the lukewarm milk, sugar, 4 beaten eggs, salt, and cardamom into the yeast mixture. Beat in 2 cups flour until combined. Add 3 cups flour and beat until the dough is smooth and elastic. Add the melted butter and beat until glossy. Mix in the remaining flour until the dough is stiff.
- 4
Move the dough to a floured surface, cover it with an inverted mixing bowl, and let it rest for 15 minutes.
- 5
Knead the dough until smooth and satiny, then place it in a lightly greased mixing bowl and turn it to coat. Cover with a dish towel and let rise in a warm spot until doubled, about 1 hour. Punch down the dough and let it rise again until almost doubled, about 1 hour.
- 6
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and divide it into 3 equal portions. Split each portion into 3 more pieces. Roll each piece into a rope 12 to 16 inches long. Braid 3 ropes together to make a loaf. Repeat with the remaining dough.
- 7
Set the loaves on greased baking sheets, cover with dish towels, and let them rise for 20 minutes.
- 8
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 9
Beat 1 egg with 1 tablespoon water in a small bowl, then brush the mixture over each loaf. Sprinkle each loaf with 2 tablespoons sugar.
- 10
Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes, then cool on a wire rack.
- Calories 179.86 kcal Moderate 9%
- Protein 4.68 g Low Source 9%
- Carbohydrate 30.98 g 11%
- Total Fat 3.48 g Low Source 4%
- Saturated Fat 2.06 g Moderate 10%
- Trans Fat 0.01 g High --
- Cholesterol 33.37 mg Moderate 11%
- Sodium 19.78 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 1.41 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 6.45 g --
- Added Sugars 0.14 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 22.65 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 1.73 mg Low Source 10%
- Potassium 40.98 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 15.03 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 0.03 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.28 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Finnish Pulla is made with 9 ingredients and serves 36. It takes about 1 hr and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Active Dry Yeast, All Purpose Flour, Butter, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 179.86 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Finnish Pulla made of?
- The main ingredients are Active Dry Yeast, All-Purpose Flour, Butter, Eggs, Ground Cardamom. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Finnish Pulla?
- 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 179.86 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Finnish Pulla easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 9 ingredients and 10 steps.
- Is Finnish Pulla healthy?
- Finnish Pulla has an easyChef Pro health score of 33/100. Per serving, it provides 179.86 calories and 4.68 g of protein, or 9% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 2.06 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains 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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