Description
Sweet Cardamom Bread with Honey Orange Butter is a comforting and aromatic treat that elevates any meal or gathering. This delightful recipe features the warm spices of cardamom intertwined with a luscious honey orange butter, creating a sweet bread that’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or afternoon snacks. Its soft texture and rich flavor make it an instant favorite among family and friends. Serve it warm, topped with the zesty butter, or enjoy it toasted for an extra layer of flavor. With simple ingredients and straightforward preparation, this is a must-try recipe that will fill your home with irresistible aromas.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup warm water
- 2 tsp active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm milk
- ½ cup honey
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 3 eggs (divided)
- 5 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp ground cardamom
- 1 tsp salt
- For Honey Orange Butter: 2 sticks softened butter, 3 tbsp honey, zest of 1 orange
Instructions
- Combine warm water with a pinch of sugar and sprinkle yeast on top; let sit until foamy (about 5 minutes).
- Whisk together warm milk, honey, melted butter, and 2 eggs in another bowl; add the yeast mixture.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, cardamom, and salt; gradually add wet mixture.
- Knead dough on a floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until smooth.
- Place in a greased bowl covered with a cloth; let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour.
- Punch down the dough, divide into two loaves, shape them, and place on parchment-lined sheets; cover and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake loaves for about 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Mix softened butter with honey and orange zest for spread; serve warm.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg