Cardamom Currant And Cashew Bread Recipes

CARDAMOM BRAID BREAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, yeast, cardamom and salt. In a small saucepan, heat 1-1/2 cups milk, butter and honey to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat just until moistened. Add eggs; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a firm dough (dough will be sticky). , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes. , Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Divide each portion into thirds. Shape each into a 14-in. rope. Place 3 ropes on a greased baking sheet and braid; pinch ends to seal and tuck under. Repeat with remaining dough. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. , Brush with remaining milk and sprinkle with sugar. Bake at 375° until golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

ORANGE-CARDAMOM CURRANT BREAD

Steps:

• Add ingredients to bread machine pan in the order suggested by manufactuer, adding yogurt with water and currants with flour.
• Recommended cycle, basic/white bread cycle; light or medium/normal color setting.

CURRANT CARDAMOM BREAD PUDDING

Steps:

• Mix eggs, butter, apple syrup, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, and salt. together in a large bowl. Stir in half and half and milk. Place cubed bread and currants into a large baking dish. Stir in the egg mixture until bread is evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
• Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Uncover the baking dish.
• Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes.