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Winter Cardamom-Honey Braided Bread with Roasted Almonds

Name: Winter Cardamom-Honey Braided Bread with Roasted Almonds
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 200 min
Yield: 12 Servings
Cuisine: International
Ingredients: 500.000 g 500g plain flour; 7.000 g 7g dry yeast; 80.000 g 80g sugar; 1.000 TL 1 tsp salt; 2.000 TL 2 tsp ground cardamom; 250.000 ml 250ml milk (lukewarm); 80.000 g 80g butter (soft); 2.000 Stück 2 medium eggs; 3.000 EL 3 tbsp honey; 100.000 g 100g flaked almonds; 1.000 Stück 1 egg yolk; 2.000 EL 2 tbsp milk; 150.000 g 150g icing sugar; 3.000 EL 3 tbsp orange juice; 1.000 TL 1 tsp orange zest

⚠ Gluten ⚠ Milk ⚠ Eggs ⚠ Nuts

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Fluffy yeast bread with aromatic cardamom and honey, enhanced with roasted almonds and delicate orange glaze. A festive winter treat with golden crust and spicy aroma.

Contains the following allergens:

Gluten Milk Eggs Nuts

Preparation

45 min.

Baking Time

35 min.

Servings

Difficulty

Medium

Instructions

Toast flaked almonds in a non-stick pan without oil over medium heat, stirring constantly for 3-4 minutes until golden brown. Transfer to a plate and cool completely.

Mix flour, dry yeast, sugar, salt and cardamom in a large bowl. Add lukewarm milk, soft butter, 2 eggs and honey. Knead with stand mixer or by hand for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

Shape dough into a ball and place in an oiled bowl. Cover with damp cloth and rise in warm place for 60-90 minutes until doubled in size.

Turn risen dough onto floured surface and knead briefly. Work in three-quarters of the toasted almonds. Divide dough into three equal portions and roll into 40cm long strands.

Press three dough strands together at top and braid loosely. Press ends firmly together and tuck under the braid. Place on parchment-lined baking sheet.

Cover braid with damp cloth and rise for another 30-40 minutes. Whisk egg yolk with 2 tbsp milk and brush over braid. Sprinkle with remaining almonds.

Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan). Bake on middle rack for 30-35 minutes until golden brown. Test with wooden skewer - it should come out clean.

Mix icing sugar with orange juice and orange zest to smooth glaze. Brush over warm braid and cool completely before serving.

Ingredients

12 Servings

500g plain flour 500 g
7g dry yeast 7 g
80g sugar 80 g
1 tsp salt 1 TL
2 tsp ground cardamom 2 TL
250ml milk (lukewarm) 250 ml
80g butter (soft) 80 g
2 medium eggs 2 Stück
3 tbsp honey 3 EL
100g flaked almonds 100 g
1 egg yolk 1 Stück
2 tbsp milk 2 EL
150g icing sugar 150 g
3 tbsp orange juice 3 EL
1 tsp orange zest 1 TL

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Frequently asked questions

How many servings does Winter Cardamom-Honey Braided Bread with Roasted Almonds make?

The recipe Winter Cardamom-Honey Braided Bread with Roasted Almonds is designed for 12 servings. Use the portion calculator on this page to easily adjust the quantities.

How long does it take to make Winter Cardamom-Honey Braided Bread with Roasted Almonds?

Preparation takes about 45 minutes and baking about 35 minutes – roughly 200 minutes in total.

How long does Winter Cardamom-Honey Braided Bread with Roasted Almonds keep?

Winter Cardamom-Honey Braided Bread with Roasted Almonds tastes best fresh. Well covered and stored in a cool place, the cake usually keeps for 2–3 days; many cakes can also be frozen.