Swedish Cardamom Bread (Kardemummabullar)
Sweet Breads & Brioche
Fragrant Scandinavian sweet bread perfumed with ground cardamom and topped with pearl sugar.
Prep Time
25 min
Proof Time
1h 30m
Bake Time
25 min
Servings
10
Calories
260
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2¼ tsp instant yeast
- ¾ cup warm milk
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- 1
Mix
Combine flour, yeast, sugar, salt, warm milk, and egg.
- 2
Add Butter
Incorporate softened butter gradually until dough is smooth and elastic.
- 3
Rise
Cover and rise 60–90 minutes (or refrigerate overnight).
- 4
Shape
Shape as directed and place in a greased pan.
- 5
Second Rise
Cover and rise 30–45 minutes until puffy.
- 6
Bake
Brush with egg wash. Bake at 350°F (175°C) until deep golden brown.
Baker's Notes
“Cold dough is much easier to handle when making enriched breads. Refrigerate brioche and babka doughs for at least 2 hours before shaping.”
— Baker Thomas Moreau
Nutrition Facts
260
cal
5g
Protein
11g
Fat
27g
Carbs
1g
Fiber
308mg
Sodium
Tips & Tricks
- •Cold dough is much easier to handle — refrigerate enriched doughs before shaping.
- •Egg wash gives the best golden, glossy finish on enriched breads.
- •Rich breads make the best French toast and bread pudding.
Reviews (5)
Bakery-quality bread at home. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out amazing. The proofing tips really helped.
Made this for a dinner party and everyone wanted the recipe. The bread was the star of the table — warm, crusty, and absolutely delicious.
Five stars! The crust was perfectly crispy and the crumb was soft and airy. I'll never buy store-bought bread again.
This is now our go-to bread recipe. The house smelled incredible while it was baking. My kids couldn't wait to tear into a warm slice.
Just like from the bakery! The crust is crispy and the crumb is soft. Bravo for this extraordinary recipe.
Baker Thomas Moreau
Head Baker & Recipe Developer
Red Seal Certified Baker
