Finnish Nissua Recipe
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Finnish Nissua

By: Judy  
"Nissua is a tender Finnish sweet bread made with cardamom. This bread is formed into braided loaves or wreaths, and topped with a simple frosting."

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Prep Time:
40 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
3 Hrs 20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 3 - 1 pound loaves
 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup margarine
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
  • 1/2 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 7 1/2 cups bread flour
  • 2 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons milk

Directions

  1. Heat the milk in a small saucepan until it bubbles, then remove from heat. Stir in the margarine, sugar and salt until melted. Let cool until lukewarm. In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
  2. Pour milk mixture into a large bowl. Beat in eggs, 1 1/2 cup flour, cardamom and yeast mixture. Cover and let stand for 20 to 30 minutes, or until bubbly.
  3. Stir in the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and supple, about 8 minutes. Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
  4. Deflate the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide the dough into three equal pieces and then divide each piece into thirds. Roll out with your hands until the pieces are long enough to braid. Braid three pieces together to form a loaf; repeat twice to make three loaves. Place on lightly greased baking sheets and let rise for 40 minutes, until nearly doubled. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  5. Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, until golden brown. Move to a wire rack to cool completely.
  6. In a small bowl, mix together butter and confectioners' sugar. Stir in vanilla and 2 teaspoons milk to make a spreadable frosting. Spread the frosting over the cooled bread.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 216 | Total Fat: 5.2g | Cholesterol: 25mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 9, 2004 by ELFINDANCER 
This was FABULOUS. My husband has been begging me to make the bread his Grandmother had made... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 11, 2007 by HPetrus 
The correct name is 'Nisu' or 'Pulla'. You may want to try them like this: after making and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 9, 2003 by NOREEN WHITE 
Tried many nissua recipe's for my husband, this by far was the best, even my Finnish... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 5, 2007 by Carrie Rose 
This is a great bread with a wonderful taste and a very good texture. I had a hard time... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 21, 2003 by SIGNE 
This recipe brought back memories of the swedish coffee bread Mom use to make ! using... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 25, 2006 by KPBOOGA 
Easier recipe to follow for the Cardomen bread MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 28, 2003 by Kate 
a wonderfully textured sweetbread. But set aside plenty of time as not to rush the raising !!! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 26, 2009 by BT 
Have searched for 3 years for the perfect Nissu recipe and THIS IS IT! My bread came out... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 9, 2007 by sanna_maki 
Great recipe! I agree with those who recommended doubling the amount of cardamom...after all,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 4, 2005 by FRAMBUESA 
This bread had a really great, soft texture that really DOES taste like a danish minus the... MORE

 
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