Finnish Spring Bread

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Ingredients

  • 6 to 6 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 c. sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. ground cardamon
  • 1 Tbsp. grated orange peel
  • 1 tsp. grated lemon peel
  • 2 pkg. active dry yeast
  • 3/4 c. milk
  • 1/2 c. water
  • 1/2 c. (1 stick) butter or margarine
  • 2 eggs, room temperature

Instructions

  1. In large bowl, thoroughly mix 1 1/2 cups flour, sugar, salt, cardamon, orange peel, lemon peel and undissolved yeast.
  2. Heat milk, water and butter in saucepan over low heat until very warm (120° to 130°).
  3. Butter does not need to melt.
  4. Gradually add to dry ingredients and beat two minutes at medium speed of electric mixer, scraping bowl occasionally.
  5. Add eggs and 1/2 cup flour. Beat at high speed two minutes, scraping bowl occasionally.
  6. Stir in enough additional flour to make a soft dough.
  7. Knead on lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 8 to 10 minutes. Place in greased bowl, turning to grease top.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

846 kcal 42% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 22.7g 45% DV
Total Fat 44.1g 57% DV
Carbs 99.2g 36% DV
Fiber 12.9g 46% DV
Sugar 28.9g 58% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9862.3mg 100% DV
Potassium 897mg 19% DV
Cholesterol 141mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 62.8mcg 7% DV
Vitamin C 13.7mg 15% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 268mg 21% DV
Iron 5.3mg 29% DV

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

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