Nisu Bread (Finnish Sweet Bread) -(ABM)

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.

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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

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Thanks for sharing this recipe LiisaN! I went to school in the UP where I was introduced to nisu. The first time my DH and I made this, we tossed in all 4 cups of flour which seemed to be a bit much since I had to moisten the dough the loaf hit the roof of our ABM (an Oster). The second time I used this recipe I started with 3.5 cups of flour and sprinkled flour on the dough ball until it stopped sticking to the sides. Still a high rising loaf, but only a little bit of the loaf touched the lid. I love the recipe so I'm going to keep working with it! And as other commenters have mentioned, the cardamon can be increased to taste - this past loaf I used 1.5 tsp, and have a hint of cardamon in the bread.

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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!

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Loved it, I make it about once a week! I slice up whatever is left at the end of the firsrt day and. Freeze it in a big ziplock bag, then toast up the slices as w need them. So that it keeps that fresh baked taste. I increase the cardamom to 1 Tbsp and add 1/2 cup golden raisins (sultanas). The last few times I have made this, I break the egg into 1 cup measure and then add enough water to make 3/4 cup in total. The eggs I get can be all different sizes and if there isn't enough moisture, the bread tends to come out heavy and dry. Sometimes save the water from boling potatoes to use itin place of the water. This bread is sooooo good.. tastes just like the swedish cardamom braid mom used to make. And it is super easy to make in the bread machine!

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I made this as challah for our congregation when we had a Scandinavian themed Erev Shabbat dinner. [after the ABM mix cycle, I braided it and baked it off in the oven] It got rave reviews and requests for more! Wonderful bread! Thank you LiisaN !

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I took this out of the ABM after the rising and shaped and baked in the oven.

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Very good recipe.

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This is great! I make it into two braided loaves and then brush with milk and sprinkle sugar on the top before baking. Reminds me of what my great Aunt Mary used to make!

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A high rising bread, that's for sure! I can't wait to cut this bread into slices when it's day old and try as French toast or biscotti as another reviewer suggested. The recipe should state this is a 2 pounder. Will also try raisins in this bread recipe next time. I pulverized the cardamom seeds. cg ;)

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I also make this recipe.. I make a braided loaf for the holidays.. but I turn it into stuffed French toast , sandwiching thin slices of it with Orange Marmalade and cream cheese. Then browning them in a fry pan and finishing off in a 325? oven while we are opening gifts.. makes a great addition to our Christmas morning brunch.

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Hei Liisa! Very good recipe. Easy to make. I am finn, husbond & son are english. All off us liked your "nisu=pulla" with coffee. Smells like back home in Finland. I add raisins in (30g) and it make it more sweet. Thanks! Marja from England

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Nice! I used half hard whole wheat flour and half unbleached hard flour. The bread was fairly dense in texture, but not unpleasantly so, as a result of this substitution. I showed this recipe to a Finnish friend and she said she remembered it from her childhood, and that when it got stale they would toast it like rusks, or biscotti. I won't be trying that though, because it will be long gone before then. Lovely stuff! Doesn't even need any jam; just a little smear of butter lets you enjoy that subtle cardamom flavour.

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Liisa~ I can't wait to try this. My grandmother used to make this bread for her family all the time (although not in a bread machine). Now, I am the one who keeps with "tradition" and bakes the braids around the holidays and my Dad just can't get enough. It will be nice to let the machine do all the work every now and then. :) Thanks

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Wonderful bread that smells so good when it is baking and tastes so good when done. Thanks Liisa for sharing this -- I will be making this often for breakfast.

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