Cardamon Gift Bread

Prep: 30 min Cook: 30 min Cuisine: European

A fragrant, sweet bread infused with cardamom and orange peel, perfect for gifting or special occasions, offering warm, aromatic flavors that delight the senses.

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Ingredients

  • 1/4 lb butter
  • 1 1/4 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 package dry yeast
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 5 cups flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 grated orange peel

Instructions

  1. Warm the milk and melt the butter in it.
  2. In a large bowl, combine sugar, dry yeast, salt, and cardamom.
  3. Add the warm milk mixture and eggs to the dry ingredients.
  4. Stir in grated orange peel and gradually add flour, mixing until a soft dough forms.
  5. Knead the dough until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.
  6. Cover the bowl with a damp cloth and let the dough rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
  7. Punch down the dough and shape it into a loaf or decorative shape.
  8. Place the shaped dough on a greased baking sheet.
  9. Allow it to rise again for about 30 minutes.
  10. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  11. Bake the bread for 30 minutes or until golden brown.
  12. Let cool slightly before decorating with a ribbon and serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

592 kcal 30% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 12.4g 25% DV
Total Fat 29.9g 38% DV
Carbs 68.8g 25% DV
Fiber 3.5g 13% DV
Sugar 12g 24% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10687.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 814mg 17% DV
Cholesterol 141mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 62.8mcg 7% DV
Vitamin C 13mg 14% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 192mg 15% DV
Iron 4.4mg 24% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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