BY SYBILLE C. DENNINGER
Hello, everybody :-)
As promised yesterday, this post is all about a wonderful Easter Sunday treat which I selected because it is a typical type of bread here on Cape Ann, and also because I am completely crazy about it. I would be addicted to it if it was more readily available haha. I can picture it now, all fluffy and cardamon-y, dunked into my coffee....OMG!!!!!!
This amazing bread is called Nissu, and it will be a delicious addition to your Easter Brunch.
Unfortunately I am not experienced enough as a baker to pull off making my own Nissu. I'm also not Swedish or Finnish, which I think you have to be in order to bake a really fabulous Nissu. Or maybe I'm just using that as an excuse to NOT even attempt it ;-)
Anyway, here is a recipe I carefully selected for you online. Good luck, let me know how it turns out (be careful, you might see me at your house on Easter Sunday for a slice). Just kidding.......
Ingredients
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2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast |
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1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°) |
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2 cups warm milk (110° to 115°) |
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3/4 cup sugar |
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1/2 cup butter, softened |
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1-1/2 teaspoons salt |
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3/4 teaspoon ground cardamom |
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2 eggs |
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7 to 8 cups all-purpose flour |
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Directions
- In a bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add milk, sugar, butter, salt, cardamom, eggs and 3 cups flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
- Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Divide each half into thirds. Shape each piece into a 13-in. rope. Place three ropes on a greased baking sheet. Braid ropes; pinch ends to seal and tuck under. Repeat. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes.
- Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. Yield: 2 loaves (16 slices each).
Read more: http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/finnish-cardamom-braids#ixzz3Vprp3hoY
Pssst, if you are not brave enough to bake your own Nissu, I also know where you can buy some on most days while supplies last. Pre-ordering is highly recommended!
http://www.rockportusa.com/Vacation.cfm?id=10559&mk=4&ck=0&em=&ey=
https://www.facebook.com/BrothersBrew?sk
