Grandma Benson'S Coffee Bread

Prep: 30 min Cook: 20 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

Grandma Benson's Coffee Bread is a fragrant, cardamom-spiced yeast bread with a tender crumb, perfect for breakfast or teatime, appealing to bread lovers and coffee enthusiasts alike.

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/4 cups lukewarm milk
  • 1 package dry yeast
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 small egg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 2 teaspoons ground cardamom

Instructions

  1. Dissolve yeast in 1/4 cup lukewarm milk and let sit until foamy.
  2. Mix remaining milk, sugar, egg, salt, melted butter, and ground cardamom in a large bowl.
  3. Add a small amount of flour to the mixture and stir well.
  4. Add the yeast mixture and remaining flour, beating with a wooden spoon until the dough is smooth and firm.
  5. Sprinkle the dough with a bit of flour, cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk, about 2 hours.
  6. Turn the risen dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth.
  7. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

669 kcal 33% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 15.1g 30% DV
Total Fat 31.6g 40% DV
Carbs 85.9g 31% DV
Fiber 10.5g 38% DV
Sugar 12g 24% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10691.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 1093.8mg 23% DV
Cholesterol 141mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 62.8mcg 7% DV
Vitamin C 18.3mg 20% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 287.8mg 22% DV
Iron 7.9mg 44% DV
Diet fit High-fiber
Contains Milk Egg Wheat/Gluten

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % 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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