- Why didn't the dough rise?
- Either the milk was too hot (killed the yeast), or you proved it in a cold place. Yeast likes 25-30 degrees.
Swedish cardamom pretzels
In Sweden cardamom is more popular than cinnamon. This yeast pastry is an essential accessory of 'fika' (coffee break). The citrusy, spicy scent of coarsely crushed cardamom during baking is unlike anything else.
Ingredients
500
g
Flour
250
ml
Lukewarm milk
25
g
Fresh yeast
80
g
Soft butter
1
tsp
Ground cardamom
80
g
Sugar
1
piece(s)
Egg
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Equipment Needed
- Baking tray
- Mortar (for cardamom)
Allergen Information
Cereals containing gluten
Milk
Eggs
Instructions
1
✓
Knead the dough in the usual way (yeast activated in milk + other ingredients). Prove for 1 hour.
Tip: Knead the cardamom into the dough so you can taste it everywhere.
2
✓
Shape pretzels or knots, prove again for 15 minutes on the tray.
Tip: Resting after shaping is important so the dough regains its airiness.
3
✓
Brush with egg, sprinkle with sugar, and bake at 180°C until golden brown.
Tip: The sugar caramelises on top to become crunchy.
Recipe FAQ
Ingredients
- 500 g Flour
- 250 ml Lukewarm milk
- 25 g Fresh yeast
- 80 g Soft butter
- 1 tsp Ground cardamom
- 80 g Sugar
- 1 piece(s) Egg