Finnish Coffee Bread

Name: Finnish Coffee Bread
Ingredients: 2 c. milk, scalded (105~ to 115~); 1/2 c. granulated sugar; 1/2 c. butter, margarine or Crisco; 1 tsp. salt; 3 eggs, well beaten; 1/2 tsp. cardamom seed, white husks removed and discarded and black seed crushed; 1 pkg. yeast, dissolved in 1/4 c. warm water; 5 to 8 c. flour (varies, start with 5 c. and add in 1/2 c. increments)

8 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

2 c. milk, scalded (105~ to 115~)
1/2 c. granulated sugar
1/2 c. butter, margarine or Crisco
1 tsp. salt
3 eggs, well beaten
1/2 tsp. cardamom seed, white husks removed and discarded and black seed crushed
1 pkg. yeast, dissolved in 1/4 c. warm water
5 to 8 c. flour (varies, start with 5 c. and add in 1/2 c. increments)

Directions

1

Combine scalded milk, sugar and butter in a large bowl; cool to lukewarm.
2

Add salt, eggs, cardamom, yeast dissolved in water and 5 cups flour.
3

Stir well.
4

Add more flour in 1/2 cup increments until dough forms a ball.
5

Turn out onto floured board. Knead well, adding additional flour as necessary, until dough is dull, elastic and not sticky (approximately 10 minutes).
6

Coat a large heat-resistant bowl with vegetable oil.
7

Place kneaded dough in bowl and turn to coat with oil.
8

Cover with a clean damp dishtowel (not terrycloth) or plastic wrap.