How to Make Bread Machine Swedish Coffee Bread - A Step-by-Step Guide

Swedish coffee bread, also known as "vetebrod" or "kaffebröd," is a traditional Scandinavian sweet bread that is often enjoyed with a cup of coffee or tea. It is a delicious, lightly sweetened bread that is often flavored with cardamom and topped with pearl sugar, making it the perfect accompaniment to your morning beverage.

With its soft, fluffy texture and fragrant aroma, Swedish coffee bread is a popular treat in Sweden and has made its way into the homes and hearts of people aroun...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup milk
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 tablespoons softened butter
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • ⅓ cup sugar
  • 1 (.25 ounce) envelope active dry yeast
  • 3 teaspoons ground cardamom
  • 2 egg whites, slightly beaten
  • pearl sugar, or other decorative sugar

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 40 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 loaf

  • Place ingredients in the pan of the bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Select dough cycle; press Start.
  • When the dough cycle has finished, divide into three equal portions. Roll each piece into a rope 12 to 14 inches long. Lay the three ropes side by side, then braid together. Tuck the ends underneath, and place onto a greased baking sheet, cover loosely with a towel, and allow to rise until doubled in bulk.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Brush the braid with beaten egg white and sprinkle with pearl sugar. Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    283 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 36mg
    • Sodium: 195mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 53g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 10g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 51mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 139mg