"Known as nisu or pulla bread to the Finns, this cardamom-scented loaf is served with coffee or tea and the scent will linger in your kitchen...."
INGREDIENTS
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For dough
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1-1/3 cups milk, (2% or whole, heated to 115 degrees F)
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2/3 cup granulated sugar
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3 teaspoons ground cardamom
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2 – 1/4 oz. packages dry active yeast
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4 large eggs, (lightly beaten)
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5 cups all-purpose flour plus more for dusting work surface
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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5 tablespoons unsalted butter at room temperature, (cut into 1/2-inch cubes, plus more for greasing bowl)
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For egg wash
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1 large egg yolk
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1 tablespoon milk
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Pearl sugar (optional)
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Slivered almonds (optional)