Sally M’s Swedish Coffee Bread

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 12

Sally M's Swedish Coffee Bread recipe for your breakfast

by The Chefin Bread

Prep

20 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

2 hours

Level

Difficult

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

279

Sugar

17g

Fat

Sally M's Swedish Coffee Bread is a traditional Swedish sweet bread that is commonly enjoyed at breakfast alongside a cup of coffee. The bread has a light, fluffy texture with a hint of cardamom, giving it a unique and enjoyable flavor. Though the recipe may require some extra work, the result is well worth it. Whether you serve it sliced or toasted, this bread is sure to become a favorite for any time of day.

Instructions

1.	Warm milk and butter over a low heat until the butter is melted. Allow to cool.
2.	beat eggs in a large bowl and stir in sugar and salt.
3.	Pour cooled milk mixture into the eggs mixture and stir until well combined.
4.	Add yeast and cardamom and mix well.
5.	Gradually add flour, stirring until dough forms.
6.	Knead the dough for about 10 minutes or until the dough is smooth and elastic.
7.	Place the dough in a greased bowl and cover with a towel. Let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
8.	Punch down dough and form into a large ring-shape, and place on a greased baking sheet.
9.	Preheat oven to 375°F and let the dough rise for additional 20 minutes, then bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.

PROS

Sally M’s Swedish Coffee Bread is a delicious sweet bread with a unique flavor of cardamom that pairs especially well with coffee in the morning.

Great for slicing or toasting.

CONS

This bread is a little difficult to make and requires a rising time.

It is also high in calories and carbohydrates, so should be incorporated into a healthy diet in moderation.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The cardamom in this recipe has been linked to supporting digestive health and reducing inflammation.
This bread also provides carbohydrates and some protein, which can provide energy and satiety in the morning.

	1 cup milk
	6 tablespoons butter or 6 tablespoons margarine
	2 eggs
	1/2 cup sugar
	1 1/2 teaspoons salt
	2 packages active dry yeast
	1 teaspoon crushed cardamom or 6 whole cardamom seeds , crushed
	4 1/2 - 5 cups flour