Finnish Pulla

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Warm milk in a small saucepan over medium heat until it bubbles, then remove from heat. Let cool until lukewarm.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Stir together warm water and yeast in a large bowl. Let stand until yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam, about 5 minutes.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Stir lukewarm milk, sugar, 4 beaten eggs, salt, and cardamom into yeast mixture. Beat in 2 cups flour until combined. Add 3 cups flour and beat until dough is smooth and elastic. Add melted butter; beat until glossy. Mix in remaining flour until dough is stiff.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Transfer dough to a floured surface, cover with an inverted mixing bowl, and let rest for 15 minutes.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Knead dough until smooth and satiny, then place in a lightly greased mixing bowl and turn dough to coat. Cover with a dish towel; let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. Punch down dough; let rise again until almost doubled, about 1 hour.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Grease 2 baking sheets.'}

7. 7

   {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Turn dough out again onto a floured surface and divide into 3 equal pieces. Divide each piece into thirds. Roll each piece into a 12- to 16-inch strip. Braid 3 strips into a loaf to get 3 large, braided loaves.'}

8. 8

   {'id': 'step_7', 'step': 8, 'text': 'Lift loaves onto the prepared baking sheets. Cover with a dish towel and let rise for 20 minutes.'}

9. 9

   {'id': 'step_8', 'step': 9, 'text': 'Beat together 1 egg and water in a small bowl. Brush over loaves and sprinkle with sugar.'}

10. 10

    {'id': 'step_9', 'step': 10, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until the top is golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes. Check occasionally because the bottoms of loaves can burn quickly.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (36 servings total)