Svenskt Vete Bröd – Swedish Coffee Bread

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 2

Svenskt Vete Bröd - Swedish Coffee Bread recipe for a tasty breakfast

by The Chefin Bread

Prep

30 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

2 hours

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

214

Sugar

11g

Fat

Svenskt Vete Bröd, also known as Swedish Coffee Bread, is a sweet, cardamom-flavored bread that is perfect for breakfast or a sweet treat. Traditionally served with coffee or tea, this bread is popular in Sweden and has become a favorite around the world. This recipe produces two loaves, making it perfect for sharing with friends and family. The dough is easy to work with and the twisted shape of the loaves looks impressive, making it a fun recipe to make and share.

Instructions

1.	Scald the milk and cool to lukewarm.
2.	Soften the yeast cake in lukewarm water and stir in 1 teaspoon of sugar.
3.	Let stand for 10 minutes.
4.	Mix the milk with the sugar, flour, cardamom, salt, and shortening until smooth.
5.	Add the yeast mixture to the dough and mix.
6.	Knead the dough for 10-15 minutes on a floured surface.
7.	Put the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for approximately 1 hour.
8.	Punch down the dough and divide it into two parts.
9.	Roll each piece into a long strip and twist together to form a loaf.
10.	Cover the loaves and let rise again for 30 minutes.
11.	Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
12.	Brush the loaves with beaten egg and bake for 35-40 minutes, until lightly browned and thoroughly baked.

PROS

Svenskt Vete Bröd is a traditional Swedish coffee bread that is rich and flavorful.

This recipe produces two loaves, making it perfect for sharing with friends and family.

It can be enjoyed for breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet snack.

CONS

This bread contains sugar and shortening, which can make it high in calories and fat.

It should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This bread is not particularly healthy, but it can be enjoyed as an occasional treat in moderation.
The cardamom in this recipe has been linked to supporting digestive health and aiding in reducing inflammation.

	2 cups milk
	1 compressed yeast cake
	1/4 cup water , lukewarm
	7/8 cup sugar
	6 1/2 cups flour , sifted
	15 cardamom seeds
	1/2 cup shortening
	1/2 teaspoon salt