Mom's Cardamom Braid (Pulla)

Updated at: Thu, 21 Dec 2023 21:01:25 GMT

Step 1

In mixer bowl combine 3/4 cup flour, yeast, cardamom

Step 2

Heat milk, sugar, butter, and salt until warm (115 to 120 degrees Fahrenheit); stir constantly. Add to flour mixture

Step 3

Add egg

Step 4

Beat at low speed for 1/2 minute

Step 5

Beat at high speed for 3 minutes

Step 6

Stir in as much remaining flour as you can mix in with a spoon

Step 7

On lightly floured surface, knead in enough remaining flour to make a moderately soft dough that is smooth and elastic (3 to 5 minutes total)

Step 8

Shape into a ball

Step 9

Place in greased bowl, turning once. Cover; let rise till double, about 1 1/4 hours.

Step 10

Punch down; divide into thirds. Cover, let rest 10 minutes.

Step 11

Roll out three 16" long ropes.

Step 12

Braid. Lightly brush with milk. Sprinkle with 1 tbsp sugar.

Step 13

Cover, let rise till nearly double (~40 minutes).

Step 14

Bake in 375 oven for about 20 minutes.

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