Best 5 Cardamom Holiday Bread Recipes

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When the winter holidays arrive, it's time to fill our homes with the aroma of freshly baked cardamom holiday bread. With its warm and inviting spice notes, this treat is the perfect way to spread joy and cheer. With endless variations, from yeasted to quick breads and plain to fruit-studded, finding the perfect cardamom holiday bread recipe can be a delightful journey. Let's embark on this flavorful exploration to discover the best recipe for your holiday table.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

CARDAMOM BRAID BREAD



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I came across this recipe in 1983 and have been making it for the holidays ever since. One year I gave away 20 loaves! —Rita Bergman, Olympia, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 2 loaves (20 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 cups all-purpose flour
2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cardamom
1 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons 2% milk, divided
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup honey
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 tablespoons sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, yeast, cardamom and salt. In a small saucepan, heat 1-1/2 cups milk, butter and honey to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat just until moistened. Add eggs; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a firm dough (dough will be sticky). , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes. , Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Divide each portion into thirds. Shape each into a 14-in. rope. Place 3 ropes on a greased baking sheet and braid; pinch ends to seal and tuck under. Repeat with remaining dough. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. , Brush with remaining milk and sprinkle with sugar. Bake at 375° until golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 114 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 91mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CARDAMOM HOLIDAY BREAD



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I have fond memories of coming home from school to find this bread cooling on a wire rack. I could hardly wait for a warm savory slice.-Sheryl Olstad, Rochester, New Hampshire

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 3 loaves (16 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
3/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
4 large eggs, room temperature, beaten
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cardamom
1 teaspoon salt
7-1/2 to 8 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups confectioners' sugar
3 to 4 tablespoons 2% milk
Halved candied cherries
Toasted sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Dissolve yeast in warm water. Add milk, eggs, sugar, butter, cardamom, salt and 2 cups flour; beat until smooth. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours., Punch down dough. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into 9 portions. Roll each into a 12-in. rope. Place ropes on greased baking sheets. Working with 3 at a time, braid ropes. Pinch ends to seal; tuck under., Cover with kitchen towels; let rise in a warm place until almost doubled, about 45 minutes. Preheat oven to 375°. Bake until golden, 20-25 minutes. Cool. Meanwhile, make a glaze by mixing confectioners' sugar and enough milk to reach desired consistency. Drizzle glaze over loaves; decorate as desired with cherries and almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 141 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 79mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

EASY CARDAMOM BREAD



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Beautiful, delicious, and easy; your friends will be impressed. I make this around the holidays, it makes awesome french toast, if there is any left over.

Provided by Bethany Behrle

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes     White Bread Recipes

Time 4h

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup warm whole milk (110 degrees F (43 degrees C))
⅓ cup warm water (110 degrees F (43 degrees C))
½ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons melted butter
1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
3 ½ cups all-purpose flour, or as needed
½ cup white sugar
1 ½ tablespoons ground cardamom
3 tablespoons ground cinnamon
½ cup melted butter
½ cup raisins
½ cup chopped walnuts
1 egg
1 tablespoon water
½ cup sliced almonds
¼ cup pearl sugar

Steps:

  • Whisk together the warm milk, warm water, sugar, and 2 tablespoons melted butter in a mixing bowl until the sugar has dissolved. Sprinkle yeast over top, and set aside for 5 minutes.
  • Once the yeast is foamy, stir in the flour, adding more if needed to make a stiff dough. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes. Place into an oiled bowl, cover with a cloth, and let stand in a warm place until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour.
  • Combine 1/2 cup sugar with the cardamom and cinnamon in a small bowl; set aside. Deflate the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Roll the dough into a 9x13-inch rectangle, and brush with 1/2 cup of melted butter. Sprinkle with the cardamom sugar, raisins, and walnuts. Roll into a log, pinch the edges closed, and place onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Cover with a cloth, and let stand in a warm place until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour.
  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • With a sharp knife score the top layer of the roll with V-shapes that don't quite meet in the middle the whole length of the roll, this will make the bread look braided, and is very pretty, but could be skipped. Beat the egg with 1 tablespoon of water in a small bowl. Brush the egg wash over the top of the bread. Sprinkle with almonds and pearl sugar.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the bread is golden-brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom, 30 to 35 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 479.8 calories, Carbohydrate 70.3 g, Cholesterol 51.5 mg, Fat 19.6 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 8.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 101.4 mg, Sugar 26.6 g

FRUIT-FILLED CARDAMOM BREAD



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I got this recipe out of the Salt Lake Tribune years ago and made it and I loved it! I lost it, requested the paper for it around Christmas time and they have finally found it and reprinted it...and it's now Easter time! It's moist, delicious and rich. Originally it was printed in Sunset magazine.

Provided by darthlaurie

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 2h45m

Yield 3 loaves

Number Of Ingredients 23

2 (1/4 ounce) packages active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (110 degrees)
1/2 cup butter, cut into chunks
1 cup milk
3 large eggs
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom or 1/2 teaspoon mace
1/2 teaspoon salt
5 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup slivered almonds
1 cup golden raisin
3 tablespoons orange juice
2 tablespoons brandy or 2 tablespoons vanilla
1 cup coarsely chopped peeled apple
1 cup coarsely chopped dried apricot
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
1 large egg yolk
1 tablespoon water
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons orange juice

Steps:

  • In the large bowl of an electric mixer, combine yeast with warm water, soften for about 5 minutes. In a 1- to 1 1/2 -quart pan, combine butter and milk; warm over medium heat until milk is 110 degrees. Butter does not need to melt. (Or heat butter and milk in a microwave-safe bowl, uncovered, in a microwave until mixture is 110 degrees.)
  • Add milk mixture, whole eggs, granulated sugar, vanilla, lemon peel, cardamom, salt and 3 cups flour to yeast. Beat at medium speed until dough is stretchy and shiny, 5 to 8 minutes. Stir in 2 1/4 cups flour.
  • With a dough hook attachment, beat at high speed until dough pulls cleanly from sides of bowl, 5 to 8 minutes. If dough still sticks, add flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, until dough pulls free. (Or scrape dough onto a lightly floured board and knead by hand until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.)
  • Place dough in a lightly greased bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, heat oven to 350 degrees and make filling. Place slivered almonds in a 9-inch pan and bake until golden, about 10 minutes.
  • Soak 1 cup golden raisins in orange juice and brandy or vanilla until plump, about 30 minutes.
  • In a food processor, finely chop raisin mixture, almonds, chopped apple, dried apricots, cinnamon and grated orange peel.
  • When dough is ready, punch dough down. On a floured surface, roll into a 10-by-36-inch rectangle. Spread fruit filling over dough to within 1/2 inch of long sides. Roll from a long side, jelly roll-style. Cut into three equal-sized loafs. Pinch and smooth ends of loaf to prevent filling from falling out.
  • Place seam-side down on a lightly greased baking sheet. Cover with plastic wrap; let rise in a warm place until puffy, about 25 minutes. Mix egg yolk and water. Brush over tree.
  • Bake in a 350-degree oven until golden brown, 40 to 45 minute. If necessary, cover loosely with foil the last 10 minutes of baking to prevent over browning.
  • Remove from oven and cool. Mix powdered sugar with orange juice until smooth.
  • Spoon glaze over bread. Slice when warm or cool and wrap in plastic.
  • Makes 3 loaves.
  • Christmas tree variation: Before rolling out dough, set aside 1/3 cup. Roll and fill remaining dough as directed. Take the long piece of dough, seam-side down, and zig-zag it into a stacked "S" shape to make a tree that is narrow at top and broad at base. Form reserved 1/3 cup dough into a ball and attach it to the base of tree as the trunk. Continue to rise and bake as directed above. Makes 1 large loaf.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2041.7, Fat 57, SaturatedFat 24.9, Cholesterol 374.2, Sodium 738.4, Carbohydrate 338.8, Fiber 17.6, Sugar 136.3, Protein 44.9

CARDAMOM BREAD



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I got this recipe from my English teacher who wanted us to do a project on medieval times. I expected this medieval bread to turn out tasteless and gray but it was surprisingly good! My brother enjoyed it the most and hes not one for complimenting me on my cooking ;). It is a sweet bread that is good at breakfast or with coffee and tea. It tastes the best with Recipe #128436.

Provided by Caty5503

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 3h35m

Yield 2 large loaves

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup warm water
2 (1/2 ounce) packages dry yeast
3/4 cup sugar
3 room temp. eggs
1/2 cup room temp. butter
13 ounces evaporated milk
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon cardamom
8 cups approximate flour
1 egg
1 tablespoon milk or 1 tablespoon water

Steps:

  • Combine water, yeast, and 1 Tbs. of sugar in a bowl. Stir to dissolve yeast.
  • Add the rest of the sugar, eggs, butter, evaporated milk, and cardamom. Mix well.
  • Stir in 3 cups of the flour and beat well.
  • Add remaining flour and mix until a soft dough is formed.
  • Cover and let rest for about 30 minute.
  • Turn out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead until smooth and elastic.
  • Put dough into a greased bowl and turn over to coat both sides.
  • Cover and let rise until doubled in bulk (about 1 hour).
  • Put raised dough onto a lightly oiled surface, and divide into 2 pieces.
  • Shape each into a loaf (I just leave it in a ball) and place on a greased baking sheet.
  • Beat egg and milk (or water) for egg wash. Brush entire surface of dough with the egg wash.
  • Again let rise until doubled, and then brush with the egg wash once more.
  • Bake bread at 375°F for 35 minutes, or until loaf sounds hollow when tapped with a finger.

Tips:

  • Use fresh cardamom pods for the best flavor. If you don't have cardamom pods, you can use ground cardamom, but the flavor will be less intense.
  • Be sure to grind the cardamom pods finely before using them. This will help to release the flavor of the cardamom.
  • If you don't have a coffee grinder, you can grind the cardamom pods in a mortar and pestle.
  • Add the cardamom to the dough at the beginning of the mixing process. This will help to evenly distribute the cardamom flavor throughout the bread.
  • Bake the bread at a moderate temperature (350 degrees Fahrenheit) for about an hour, or until it is golden brown and cooked through.
  • Let the bread cool completely before slicing and serving.

Conclusion:

Cardamom holiday bread is a delicious and festive bread that is perfect for any holiday gathering. The cardamom flavor is warm and inviting, and the bread is moist and fluffy. This bread is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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