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Swedish Coffee Braids Bread Recipe

Experience a taste of Swedish heritage with this irresistible Coffee Braid Bread recipe! Passed down through generations, this delightful treat is incredibly soft, subtly sweet, and bursting with the warm flavors of cinnamon and walnuts. Easy to make and guaranteed to disappear fast, it's the perfect addition to your next brunch, coffee break, or family gathering. Get ready to impress!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 1571.4 kcal
Protein 74g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Swedish Coffee Braids Bread

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How to Make Swedish Coffee Braids Bread

  1. In a small bowl, activate yeast: Combine 1/4 cup (60ml) warm water, 1/2 teaspoon sugar, and 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast. Let stand for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Scald 1 cup (240ml) milk. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the scalded milk (cooled to lukewarm), 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 cup (113g) Crisco shortening. Add the activated yeast and 1 large egg.
  3. Gradually add 4 cups (500g) all-purpose flour, mixing until a soft dough forms.
  4. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead in the remaining 1-2 cups (125-250g) flour until smooth and elastic, about 5-8 minutes. (Add flour as needed to prevent sticking).
  5. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning to coat. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1-1.5 hours.
  6. Punch down the dough. Divide it in half. On a lightly floured surface, roll each half into a 12x9 inch rectangle.
  7. Brush each rectangle with 2 tablespoons melted butter. Sprinkle evenly with 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon, and 1/2 cup (60g) chopped walnuts.
  8. Starting from the 12-inch side, tightly roll up each rectangle like a jelly roll. Seal the seams and ends. Place each roll seam-side down on a greased baking sheet.
  9. Using kitchen scissors, make 1-inch cuts partway through each roll, creating a “tractor tread” pattern.
  10. Cover the braids and let rise again for 30-45 minutes.
  11. Brush the braids with 1 beaten egg and sprinkle with additional chopped walnuts.
  12. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
  13. Let cool slightly on a wire rack before glazing with your favorite icing (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

54 g

Sugar

208g

Fat

75g

Carbs

83g

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