FINNISH CHRISTMAS BREAD
Make and share this Finnish Christmas Bread recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Peachy326
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 3h20m
Yield 3 coffeecakes, 18 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Sprinkle yeast on the warm water, let stand for a few minutes; stir to blend.
- Stir in milk, sugar, salt, cardmon, eggs, and 2 cups of the flour; beat until smooth.
- Add 3 more cups of flour; beat until smooth.
- Stir in melted butter.
- Add enough of the remaining flour to make a soft dough which can be handled.
- Cover and let rest 15 minutes.
- Turn out on a floured board;knead until smooth and elastic.
- Place in greased bowl; turn greased side up. Cover with a damp towel.
- Let rise in a warm place until double in bulk - about 1 hour.
- Punch down.
- Cover and let rise again until almost doubled - about 1/2 hour.
- Turn out onto floured board and punch down again.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Divide into 3 equal parts to make 3 coffee cakes. Place coffee cakes on greased and floured cookie sheet to rise. IMPORTANT! after shaping breads, let rise about 20 minutes UNTIL PUFFY, NOT DOUBLED!
- Bake at 375 degrees F. for 20 to 25 minutes or until lightly browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 322.2, Fat 7.5, SaturatedFat 4.1, Cholesterol 57.7, Sodium 201.8, Carbohydrate 54.9, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 11.3, Protein 8.2
FINNISH CARDAMOM BREAD (NISU)
Serve this rich braided sweet bread with salted butter, fruity jam, and lots of hot coffee. Spiced with cardamom and sprinkled with pearl sugar and almonds, it's a showstopper--just right for a weekend breakfast.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Breakfast & Brunch Recipes Bread Recipes
Time 3h
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Brush a large bowl with butter. In a small bowl, combine yeast and water. In another bowl, whisk together flour, cardamom, and salt.
- In the bowl of a mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat granulated sugar with egg on medium-high until pale and fluffy, 2 minutes. Reduce speed to low; add evaporated milk and yeast mixture and beat well. Switch to bread-hook attachment. Add flour mixture; mix until a shaggy dough forms. Continue to mix on medium-low, scraping sides of bowl and removing dough from hook a few times, until soft and pliable, 8 to 10 minutes. Mix in butter, 1 tablespoonat a time, until combined.Continue mixing until onlya sheen of butter slicks bowl.
- Transfer dough to a clean surface; knead a few times to form into a ball. Transfer to preparedlarge bowl; cover top with plastic wrap. (Dough can be made to this point and refrigerated up to 1 day.) Let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, 60 to 90 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Punch down dough; divide into 4 equal pieces and cover with a clean towel. Remove one piece; roll into a 1-inch-thick, 18-inch-long rope. Repeat with remaining pieces.
- To make a 4-rope braid, lay ropes evenly side by side, then pinch at the top to connect. Take rope farthest to the right and cross it over second rope, so it is now the second rope. Take ropefarthest to the left and cross it over third rope, then take second rope and cross it over third.Repeat pattern to create a 12-inch-long loaf. Tuck ends and sides under; transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet and cover with a clean towel. Let rise in a warm place until not quite doubled in size, 25 to 30 minutes.
- Whisk yolk and whole milk to combine. Brush loaf with egg wash; sprinkle with pearl sugarand almonds. Bake, rotating once, until evenly golden and a thermometer inserted in center registers between 205 degrees and 210 degrees, 30 to 40 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack; let cool completely before slicing. Nisu is best the same day, but can be wrapped in plastic at room temperature up to 1 day.
FINNISH PULLA
A unique bread with a sweet flavor that makes a wonderful holiday gift! It takes about 4 hours to make, so allow yourself plenty of time.
Provided by Kim B.
Categories Bread Yeast Bread Recipes
Time 3h20m
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Warm the milk in a small saucepan until it bubbles, then remove from heat. Let cool until lukewarm.
- Dissolve the yeast in the warm water. Stir in the lukewarm milk, sugar, salt, cardamom, 4 eggs, and enough flour to make a batter (approximately 2 cups). Beat until the dough is smooth and elastic. Add about 3 cups of the flour and beat well; the dough should be smooth and glossy in appearance. Add the melted butter or margarine, and stir well. Beat again until the dough looks glossy. Stir in the remaining flour until the dough is stiff.
- Turn out of bowl onto a floured surface, cover with an inverted mixing bowl, and let rest for 15 minutes. Knead the dough until smooth and satiny. Place in a lightly greased mixing bowl, and turn the dough to grease the top. Cover with a clean dishtowel. Let rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour. Punch down, and let rise again until almost doubled.
- Turn out again on to a floured surface, and divide into 3 parts. Divide each third into 3 again. Roll each piece into a 12 to 16 inch strip. Braid 3 strips into a loaf. You should get 3 large braided loaves. Lift the braids onto greased baking sheets. Let rise for 20 minutes.
- Brush each loaf with egg wash and sprinkle with sugar.
- Bake at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) for 25 to 30 minutes. Check occasionally because the bottom burns easily.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 178 calories, Carbohydrate 30.9 g, Cholesterol 33.7 mg, Fat 3.8 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 98.8 mg, Sugar 7 g
FINNISH NISSUA
Nissua is a tender Finnish sweet bread made with cardamom. This bread is formed into braided loaves or wreaths, and topped with a simple frosting.
Provided by Judy
Categories Bread Yeast Bread Recipes White Bread Recipes
Time 3h20m
Yield 30
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat the milk in a small saucepan until it bubbles, then remove from heat. Stir in the margarine, sugar and salt until melted. Let cool until lukewarm. In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
- Pour milk mixture into a large bowl. Beat in eggs, 1 1/2 cup flour, cardamom and yeast mixture. Cover and let stand for 20 to 30 minutes, or until bubbly.
- Stir in the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and supple, about 8 minutes. Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
- Deflate the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide the dough into three equal pieces and then divide each piece into thirds. Roll out with your hands until the pieces are long enough to braid. Braid three pieces together to form a loaf; repeat twice to make three loaves. Place on lightly greased baking sheets and let rise for 40 minutes, until nearly doubled. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, until golden brown. Move to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a small bowl, mix together butter and confectioners' sugar. Stir in vanilla and 2 teaspoons milk to make a spreadable frosting. Spread the frosting over the cooled bread.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 215.6 calories, Carbohydrate 36.6 g, Cholesterol 21.9 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 132.7 mg, Sugar 11.5 g
FINNISH BREAD
This recipe was brought over from Finland by pioneers who settled the area. We make this bread for a local festival that features foods from different countries.
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h
Yield 2 loaves (12 slices each).
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add whole wheat flour, 2 tablespoons of butter, brown sugar, salt and 2 cups of flour; beat until smooth. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Punch the dough down. Shape into two 6-in. rounds; place on a greased baking sheet. Cut slashes in top with a knife. Cover and let rise in warm place until doubled, about 40 minutes. , Bake at 400° for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown. Brush with remaining butter.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 122 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 217mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
FINNISH COFFEE BREAD (TRADITIONAL)
Originally this recipe was printed in the Finnish Cookbook but I have been making it every year for Christmas breakfast. Although it is time consuming with three rises this recipe makes three coffee braids, so there is always one for the freezer and to share with friends. Prep time includes approximate rising time.
Provided by ellie_
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 4h30m
Yield 3 coffee braids
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Dissolve yeast in warm water in a large bowl.
- Stir in milk, sugar, salt, cardamom, 4 eggs, and 2 cups of flour.
- Stir until dough is smooth.
- Add 3 cups of flour and stir well.
- Stir in melted butter or margarine.
- Stir in 2-3 cups more flour or until you have a stiff dough.
- Turn dough out onto a floured bread board and cover with inverted bowl.
- Let rest for 15 minutes.
- Knead dough until smooth and satiny (8-10 minutes).
- Place dough in large lightly greased bowl, turning to grease top.
- Cover with plastic wrap and/or towel.
- Let dough rise in a warm place until doubled (1-2 hours).
- Punch dough down.
- Let dough rise again until almost double (30 minutes- 1 hour).
- Turn out onto floured board.
- Divide dough into thirds, working with only one third at a time.
- Divide (one- third of dough) into three parts.
- With your hands roll each part into one 18"strand.
- Braid the three stands together to form one braid, tucking ends under.
- Place on lightly greased cookie sheet.
- Let rise 20-30 minutes until puffy.
- Repeat with other two parts (each one-third of original dough).
- You will have three braids when finished.
- Brush braids with beaten egg and sprinkle with sugar.
- Bake in 400°F oven for 20-30 minutes or until braids are light brown.
FINNISH NISU - SWEET BREAD
Finnish Coffee Bread - great with butter and jam. Most Finns serve with coffee and around the holidays.
Provided by LiisaN
Categories Breads
Time 3h
Yield 3 loaves
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Dissolve the yeast in the warm water.
- Stir in the milk, sugar, salt, cardamon, eggs and enough flour to make a batter (approx. 2 cups).
- Beat until dough is smooth and elastic.
- Add about 3 cups of flour and beat well.
- Dough should be smooth and glossy in appearance.
- Add remaining flour 1 cup at a time until dough is stiff.
- Add the butter; beat until dough looks glossy again.
- Turn out onto floured board, cover with inverted bowl.
- Let rest for 15 minutes.
- Knead until smooth and satiny.
- Place in lightly greased bowl, turn dough to grease top, cover lightly and let rise in warm place- until doubled in size.
- Punch down; let rise again.
- Turn out onton a lightly floured board, divide into 3 parts, and divide each part into 3.
- Shape each piece of dough into a strip 16 inches long by rolling between palms and board.
- Braid 3 strips together into a straight loaf and pinch ends together and tuck under.
- Repeat for second and third loafs.
- Place on lightly greased baking sheets.
- Let rise until puffy (1/2 to 1 hour).
- Glaze loaves with a mixture of beaten egg and milk.
- Sprinkle with sugar and sliced almonds.
- Bake at 400 degrees for 25-30 minutes.
- Do not overbake- or bread will be dry.
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