Bread Machine Swedish Coffee Bread

This sweet, cardamom flavored braid is sprinkled with pearl sugar just before baking. My family is Swedish, and ever year we make this recipe just in time for Christmas. We always enjoy it especially on Christmas morning.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 283 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup milk
• 1 egg yolk
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 egg whites, slightly beaten
• 1 (.25 ounce) envelope active dry yeast
• 2 tablespoons softened butter
• 3 teaspoons ground cardamom
• pearl sugar, or other decorative sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.33333334326744 cup sugar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Place ingredients in the pan of the bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Select dough cycle; press Start.

Step 3

When the dough cycle has finished, divide into three equal portions. Roll each piece into a rope 12 to 14 inches long. Lay the three ropes side by side, then braid together. Tuck the ends underneath, and place onto a greased baking sheet, cover loosely with a towel, and allow to rise until doubled in bulk.

Step 4

Brush the braid with beaten egg white and sprinkle with pearl sugar. Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.