Nisu

Name: Nisu
Prep time: 2 h
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 2 h 25 min
Yield: 6-8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 (1/4 ounce) package dry yeast; 1/2 cup warm water; 2 cups milk, scalded and cooled to lukewarm; 1 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 7 -8 whole cardamom pods, seeded and crushed; 4 eggs, beaten; 8 -9 cups sifted white flour; 1/2 cup melted butter

Submitted by Kristiina

"Also known as Pulla, a Finnish bread. I love this bread toasted with just a little bit of butter."

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Ready In:: 2hrs 25mins
Ingredients:: 9
Serves:: 6-8

ingredients

1 (1/4 ounce) package dry yeast
¹⁄₂ cup warm water
2 cups milk, scalded and cooled to lukewarm
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
7 -8 whole cardamom pods, seeded and crushed
4 eggs, beaten
8 -9 cups sifted white flour
¹⁄₂ cup melted butter

directions

Dissolve yeast in warm water. Stir in milk, sugar, salt, cardamom, eggs, and enough flour to make a batter. Beat till smooth and elastic. Add about 3 cups flour and beat well. Add the melted butter and stir in well. Beat again. Stir in remaining flour for a stiff dough.
Turn out on board. Let rest, covered, 15 minutes.
Knead.
Place onto greased bowl, turn and cover. Let rise until doubled (about 1 hour).
Punch down and let rise again (about 30 minutes).
Shape on greased bake sheet. Typically, this bread is braided but it can also just be in the form of a loaf. Let rise again (about 20 minutes).
Glaze with 1 egg (beaten) and sprinkle with sugar.
Bake at 400°F for 25-30 minute Remove when light golden brown.

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