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Figgy Cardamom Bread
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Figgy Cardamom Bread

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Figgy Cardamom Bread

This braided loaf makes a stunning presentation and is easier to make than you might think. It’s based on the traditional cardamom-spiked breads from Sweden and Finland, with luscious dried figs added for some sparkle.

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

876
Calories
28g
Protein
26g
Fat
131g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 8 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Milk 1 cup (244ml) whole 149
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Egg 1 large egg (50g) 78
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Dried Fig 1 medium (50g) 37
Cardamom 1 tsp ground (2g) 6
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup milk, warmed (110°F)
  • 1 package (2 1/4 tsp.) active dry yeast
  • 1/3 cup sugar, plus more for sprinkling
  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1 tsp. ground cardamom
  • 3 eggs
  • 6 Tbs. (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature, cut into chunks
  • 1 1/2 cups quartered dried figs

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By williamssonoma · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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