Cardamom Braid Bread

Name: Cardamom Braid Bread
Ingredients: 6 cups all-purpose flour; 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast; 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cardamom; 1 teaspoon salt; 1-1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons whole milk, divided; 1/2 cup butter, cubed; 1/2 cup honey; 2 large eggs, room temperature; 2 tablespoons sugar

9 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

6 cups all-purpose flour
2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cardamom
1 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons whole milk, divided
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup honey
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 tablespoons sugar

Directions

1

In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, yeast, cardamom and salt. In a small saucepan, heat 1-1/2 cups milk, butter and honey to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat just until moistened. Add eggs; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a firm dough (dough will be sticky).
2

Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes.
3

Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Divide each portion into thirds. Shape each into a 14-in. rope. Place 3 ropes on a greased
4

and braid; pinch ends to seal and tuck under. Repeat with remaining dough. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.
5

Brush with remaining milk and sprinkle with sugar. Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.