Jule Kaka

Jun 06, 2023June 6, 20230 2
Traditional Norwegian Christmas bread recipe
in Bread

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 hr 10 min

Ready In

3 hr

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

2 cups scalded milk
1 cup butter , melted
2 teaspoons salt
1 cup white sugar
2 ( .25 ounce ) packages active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water
8 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon ground cardamom
1/2 cup candied cherries , sliced
1/2 cup chopped candied citron
1 cup golden raisins
1 egg white , beaten

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
546
Sugar
24g
Fat
16g
Jule Kaka is a traditional Norwegian Christmas bread that is often enjoyed during the holiday season. The bread is sweet, spicy, and filled with candied fruit. It's perfect for slicing up and serving with a cup of coffee or tea on a cold winter day. While it takes a bit of time to make, it's a labor of love that is sure to impress your friends and family. This recipe makes one large loaf of bread, so it's perfect for sharing with a large group of people.

Instructions

1.In a large bowl, combine the scalded milk, melted butter, salt, and white sugar.
2.In a separate bowl, dissolve the active dry yeast in 1/2 cup of warm water.
3.Add the yeast mixture to the milk mixture, stirring to combine.
4.Gradually add 8 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour, stirring until the dough comes together.
5.Knead the dough for 10-12 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
6.Grease a large bowl with oil and place the dough inside, cover with a dry cloth and let rise in a warm, draft-free place for about an hour.
7.Punch down the dough and stir in the ground cardamom, candied cherries, citron, golden raisins, and beaten egg white.
8.Knead until the fruit is evenly distributed and shape the dough into a round loaf.
9.Place the loaf on a greased baking sheet and let it rise for another 30-40 minutes.
10.Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake for 50-60 minutes or until golden brown on the outside and baked through in the middle.

PROS

Jule Kaka is a traditional Christmas bread that is perfect for the holiday season.

It has a sweet and spicy flavor that is perfectly balanced, and the fruit adds a chewy texture to the soft bread.

CONS

This bread takes a while to make since it requires two rounds of proofing and a fairly long baking time.

It’s also not a particularly healthy food, as it contains a lot of sugar and white flour.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While Jule Kaka is not particularly healthy, it can be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
The cardamom in this recipe has been linked to supporting digestive health and aiding in reducing inflammation.

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