Pulla-Finnish Coffee Buns

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 10
Aromatic and sweet Finnish Pulla-Coffee Buns perfect for breakfast or an evening snack
in Pastry

Prep

30 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

180 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water
2 cups whole milk , scalded and cooled to lukewarm temperature
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
7 -8 whole cardamom pods , seeded and crushed ( about 1 tsp )
4 eggs , beaten
8 -9 cups sifted white flour
1/2 cup butter , melted
1/2 cup cinnamon
1 egg
1/2 cup ground almonds
demerara sugar

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
439
Sugar
35g
Fat
14g
Pulla is a traditional Finnish sweet bread, often flavored with cardamom and enjoyed with coffee or tea. Pulla buns are made from a sweet and buttery dough, rolled into braids and topped with cinnamon, sugar, and almonds. They're soft and fluffy with a unique aromatic taste that is perfect for an everyday breakfast or a special occasion. The Pulla recipe is passed down from generation to generation in Finland, and is a popular treat throughout Scandinavia.

Instructions

1.In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm water and let sit for 5 minutes.
2.Add the scalded whole milk, sugar, salt, crushed cardamom seeds, beaten eggs, and sifted flour to the yeast mixture. Mix well.
3.Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until it's smooth. Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for about 45 minutes.
4.Punch down the dough and roll it into 12 inch lengths. Twist them into various braid shapes according to preference, and place the braids on a baking sheet.
5.Mix melted butter with cinnamon and brush over the braids. Brush the beaten egg over the braids.
6.Sprinkle ground almonds and Demerara sugar on top of the braids. Let the braids rise for 20 minutes.
7.Preheat the oven to 400°F and bake the braids for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.

PROS

Soft, fluffy, and sweet buns that are perfect for breakfast, a snack, or any time of day.
They have a unique cardamom-spiced flavor that pairs perfectly with coffee or tea.

CONS

These buns are high in calorie and carb content, and should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

They are time-consuming to prepare and require multiple rising periods, making them difficult to make for beginner bakers.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While these buns are not particularly healthy, the ground cardamom used in the recipe has been linked to promoting heart health, aiding digestion, and reducing inflammation.
They also provide a source of energy and nutrients such as protein and carbohydrates.

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