Comments on: Vetebröd (Swedish Cardamom Bread)

By: Jane Maynard

Jane Maynard — Tue, 15 May 2012 06:24:36 +0000

you’re welcome! and I loved your comment!

By: Christina

Christina — Sun, 13 May 2012 20:25:52 +0000

Oh, and by the way, thank you

By: Christina

Christina — Sun, 13 May 2012 20:22:23 +0000

I’ve made my grandmothers recipe for what she called “Swedish coffee cake” for years, and have misplaced the recipe. I had it stored on a computer that crashed, and the Hard copy, is probably in a box in my attic…This sounds almost exactly like her recipe. I’ve always braided by dividing dough into 3 smaller, equal size balls and roll/stretching (gently so as not to tear the dough) into 3 long ropes which I would braid. I think I may try your method. I’ve topped with a glaze, sometimes with chopped nuts added, my mom liked to brush the dough with a milk mixture before baking and sprinkle the top with cinamon and sugar. I prefer the icing or glaze…and almonds slivered are wonderful. Also have done with fillings such as an almond paste…all good. I love cardamon and thought of it as a swedich spice all my life, not realizing it’s versatility until Imet someone from India who added it to tea, and many Indian foods are prepared with the spice also.

By: Jane Maynard

Jane Maynard — Fri, 11 May 2012 23:09:30 +0000

hi cheryl! it’s in step 4, if you’re making the buns. it’s funny you ask because EVERY TIME I make this recipe I wonder “what about the egg, sugar and almonds” and then go through and read the recipe again and there it is! anyway, you can use it or not – it’s up to you!

I generally do brush the braids and/or buns with egg before baking so they golden up a bit more. I usually don’t top with sugar and almonds.

and, the bread itself does not have any eggs in the dough.

hope that’s helpful!

By: Cheryl

Cheryl — Fri, 11 May 2012 20:59:08 +0000

Maybe I missed it, but did you ever say what to do with the slightly beaten egg, 1/4 c. sugar and chopped almonds? Also, does this recipe not call for any eggs?

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Fri, 27 Apr 2012 13:06:01 +0000

[...] bulle, especially at Christmastime. While the little rolled buns remind me of my grandmother, the beautiful braided version of the bread reminds me of my mom and Christmas. Since I’ve been married and have started a family of my [...]

By: Jane Maynard

Jane Maynard — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 01:11:59 +0000

oooo fun! I helped solve a mystery! you’re welcome – glad you can braid away now!

By: Sue

Sue — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 22:38:16 +0000

Jane, Been making this same recipe for year (since the 60′s atleast) but never could figure out why it still did not look like my great grandmothers (born in Sweden) until I saw how you cut it up to weave instead of braiding. Thankyou for solving my family mystery.
Sue

By: jane maynard

jane maynard — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 21:08:02 +0000

I was eating it while I read your comment! hope the recipe lives up to your memories…it really is quite delish!

By: Amanda

Amanda — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 14:23:57 +0000

Thank you for sharing this recipe! I’m making it today, and hope that it will become part of our Christmas tradition.

This bread came to me each Easter from our dear neighbor growing up. It brings back memories of her visit to drop it off, and of me sneaking little pieces of it from the kitchen whenever the opportunity presented itself!