Nisu Bread (Finnish Sweet Bread) -(ABM)

LiisaN's Note:

Bread machine version of Finnish Nisu or sweet bread. You can also toast or make great Finnish-style French toast! Yummy! (Cook time is estimated - depends on your bread machine).

• Total Time: 2 hrs 10 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients:

Yield: 1 Bread l ...

• 1 cup evaporated milk (not sweetened /condensed)
• ¼ cup water
• 1 egg , beaten
• 3 tablespoons butter , softened
• 4 cups bread flour
• ½ cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon crushed cardamom , seed
• 2 teaspoons dry yeast

Directions:

1. Place in bread machine in order given.
2. Set machine for light setting.
3. Serve with butter and jam.
4. Enjoy with coffee.

Reviews

[ChrisF]

I did not notice the cardamon flavor in this bread. I made the dough in the bread machine and baked it in a 9x5 loaf pan at 350○ for 50 minutes. The bread continued to rise in the oven, it hit the top heating element. Next time I would increase the amount of cardamon and make 2 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 loaves.

[carole in orlando]

I just took a loaf out of my bread machine--what a wonderful smell! I grew up around Scandanavian people who used alot of cardamom, and spent my summers in Upper Michigan where there were alot of Finnish people, so the smell of bread with cardamon in it is like my childhood relived! Good texture and it rose beautifully. Can't wait to try it for breakfast. Thanks, Carole in Orlando

[matt_maples]

Made this to make eggnog french toast with for Christmas breakfast. It was a big hit, the bread held plenty of french toast batter and the cardamom went perfect with the nutmeg/cinnamon of the nogg. I will definitely make this again!