SWEDISH COFFEE BRAIDS (BREAD)
This is an old Swedish recipe my husband's great grandma had. It is absolutely wonderful and they go very fast.
Provided by Theresa P
Categories Breads
Time 1h
Yield 2 coffee braids
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Soften yeast with 1/4 cup warm water and 1/2 tsp sugar and set aside.
- In mixing bowl combine scalded milk, sugar, salt and Crisco, cool to lukewarm, and add yeast and 1 of the eggs.
- Gradually add flour to form a soft dough.
- Knead in remaining flour until smooth and satiny, about 5-8 minutes.
- Cover and let rise until double.
- Divide dough in two and on a floured surface with a rolling pin roll out each dough to about 12x9 size.
- Brush with melted butter, and sprinkle with cinnamon, sugar and chopped walnuts.
- Starting with 12-inch side, roll up jelly roll style seal seams and ends and place each roll seam side down on cookie sheet (greased).
- Take scissors (or knife) and snip part way through each bread roll one inch apart in a tractor tread style.
- Cover and let rise again.
- Brush both bread rolls with another beaten egg and sprinkle nuts over both.
- Bake at 350°F for about 25 minutes.
- Allow to cool slightly and if desired ice with favorite icing recipe.
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Adnan Nanji
[email protected]These coffee braids were easy to make and they turned out beautifully. They were a big hit at my party.
Adetola Bola
[email protected]These coffee braids were delicious! The cardamom flavor was subtle but noticeable, and the braids were light and fluffy. I will definitely be making these again.
Jasmine Hill
[email protected]These coffee braids were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I would make them again, but I would reduce the amount of sugar in the recipe.
Malakhi Deez
[email protected]I was disappointed with these coffee braids. They were dry and flavorless. I wouldn't recommend them.
Besham Traders
[email protected]These coffee braids were amazing! The cardamom flavor was perfect and the braids were so light and fluffy. I will definitely be making these again.
Jory Taha
[email protected]Overall, I thought these coffee braids were pretty good. They're easy to make and they taste delicious. I would definitely make them again.
Gaming with Technology
[email protected]These braids were a bit dry. I think I should have brushed them with butter before baking.
henry ducusin
[email protected]I had trouble getting the braids to rise. I think I might have used too much flour.
Eiad Yasser
[email protected]These braids are a bit too sweet for my taste. I would reduce the amount of sugar in the recipe next time.
Rashed Hasan
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of cardamom, but I still enjoyed these braids. The coffee flavor is strong enough to balance out the cardamom.
Vega Bwoy
[email protected]These braids are perfect for a special breakfast or brunch. They're also great for freezing and reheating later.
Marfo Prince
[email protected]I love the cardamom flavor in these braids. It gives them a unique and delicious taste.
Jabriel Whitney
[email protected]These braids are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're so delicious and look so impressive.
Jack Brosius
[email protected]I've made these coffee braids several times now, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're the perfect treat for any occasion.
Ahmed Mustak
[email protected]These braids are the perfect addition to any coffee klatch. They're light and fluffy, with just the right amount of sweetness.
malik daniyal_66
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but these coffee braids were surprisingly easy to make. They turned out so pretty, and they taste even better than they look.
Robert Khoza
[email protected]These Swedish coffee braids were a hit at my brunch party! They were easy to make and turned out beautifully. The cardamom flavor was a nice touch.