Finnish Christmas Bread Recipe

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Finnish Christmas Bread
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Ingredients:

  • 2 (1/4 oz) packages active dry yeast
  • 1/2 cup warm water (105 -115 degreesf.)
  • 1 1/2 cups milk , lukewarm
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup melted butter

Directions:

  1. Sprinkle yeast on the warm water, let stand for a few minutes; stir to blend.
  2. Stir in milk, sugar, salt, cardmon, eggs, and 2 cups of the flour; beat until smooth.
  3. Add 3 more cups of flour; beat until smooth.
  4. Stir in melted butter.
  5. Add enough of the remaining flour to make a soft dough which can be handled.
  6. Cover and let rest 15 minutes.
  7. Turn out on a floured board;knead until smooth and elastic.
  8. Place in greased bowl; turn greased side up. Cover with a damp towel.
  9. Let rise in a warm place until double in bulk - about 1 hour.
  10. Punch down.
  11. Cover and let rise again until almost doubled - about 1/2 hour.
  12. Turn out onto floured board and punch down again.
  13. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  14. Divide into 3 equal parts to make 3 coffee cakes. Place coffee cakes on greased and floured cookie sheet to rise. IMPORTANT! after shaping breads, let rise about 20 minutes UNTIL PUFFY, NOT DOUBLED!
  15. Bake at 375 degrees F. for 20 to 25 minutes or until lightly browned.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 914.62 Kcal (3829 kJ)
Calories from fat 186.32 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20.7g 32%
Cholesterol 151.02mg 50%
Sodium 466.05mg 19%
Potassium 413.36mg 9%
Total Carbs 154.12g 51%
Sugars 22.66g 91%
Dietary Fiber 7.64g 31%
Protein 26.32g 53%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 6%
Iron 2.5mg 14%
Calcium 127.2mg 13%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 279.96 Kcal (1172 kJ)
Calories from fat 57.03 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.34g 32%
Cholesterol 46.22mg 50%
Sodium 142.65mg 19%
Potassium 126.53mg 9%
Total Carbs 47.18g 51%
Sugars 6.94g 91%
Dietary Fiber 2.34g 31%
Protein 8.06g 53%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 6%
Iron 0.8mg 14%
Calcium 38.9mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 19.2
    Points
  • 24
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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