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Orange Cardamom Breakfast Bread Twist Recipe

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This Orange Cardamom Breakfast Bread Twist is a delightful and aromatic treat featuring a soft, buttery dough infused with warm cardamom and bright orange zest. Rolled with a rich brown sugar filling and braided into a beautiful twist, it bakes to a golden perfection and is finished with a luscious orange glaze. Perfect for a cozy breakfast or brunch, this bread combines the comforting flavors of cardamom and citrus in a stunning presentation.

Ingredients

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Dough

  • ¾ cup milk, warmed to about 110°F (about 40 seconds in the microwave)
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt (if using table salt add ½ teaspoon)
  • 3 cups (375 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (226 g / 2 sticks) unsalted butter, cold

Filling

  • 4 tablespoons butter, room temperature
  • ½ cup (100 g) packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest
  • 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • Pinch kosher salt

Glaze

  • 2 cups confectioner’s sugar
  • ¼ cup orange juice (or juice from one orange)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Yeast Mixture: Add ¾ cup milk to a measuring cup and heat it in the microwave for about 45 seconds until warm (around 110°F). Stir in the yeast and let it bloom for about 5 minutes until bubbly.
  2. Mix Dough Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the blossomed yeast-milk mixture, egg, granulated sugar, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Add Butter and Flour: Using a grater, grate the cold butter onto a cutting board or plate. Add the grated butter and flour to the bowl with the wet ingredients.
  4. Combine Dough: Use your hands to gently combine ingredients until just incorporated. Either knead by hand or transfer the mixture to a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook and knead until a ball forms.
  5. First Rise: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a towel and set it aside to rise for one hour until doubled in size.
  6. Roll Out Dough: After rising, place the dough onto a floured surface and roll it out with a rolling pin into a ½-inch thick rectangle.
  7. Spread Butter: Evenly spread the room temperature butter over the entire surface of the dough, going all the way to the edges.
  8. Mix and Sprinkle Filling: In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, flour, orange zest, cardamom, and a pinch of salt. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the buttered dough.
  9. Form Log and Twist: Roll the dough starting from the long edge into a log and pinch to seal the seam. Place the log seam side down. Cut lengthwise down the center, stopping about an inch from the end. Gently lift one half over the other, twisting the strands together 2-3 times.
  10. Shape the Ring: Hold one end and twist the dough around it into a circular ring, exposing the cut layers facing upwards.
  11. Second Rise: Place the dough ring into an 8- or 9-inch skillet greased with butter. Cover and let it rise for another hour.
  12. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) while the dough does its second rise.
  13. Bake the Bread: Uncover the dough and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. The bread should be golden brown. Cover with foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes to finish cooking.
  14. Cool Before Glazing: Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool for about 10 minutes while you prepare the glaze.
  15. Make the Glaze: In a medium bowl, whisk together confectioner’s sugar and orange juice until smooth and runny.
  16. Glaze the Bread: Pour the glaze over the warm bread twist, ensuring it seeps into every nook and cranny.
  17. Serve: Enjoy the bread warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Use cold butter grated into the dough to create a flaky texture.
  • If you don’t have a stand mixer, kneading by hand works perfectly.
  • Make sure the milk is warm but not hot to properly activate the yeast.
  • The glaze can be adjusted for thickness by adding more orange juice or confectioner’s sugar.
  • Store leftovers tightly wrapped at room temperature for up to 2 days or freeze for longer storage.
  • Make sure to cover the dough during resting periods to prevent drying out.
  • This bread is best enjoyed fresh but can be lightly reheated before serving.

Keywords: orange cardamom bread, breakfast bread twist, morning bread, sweet yeast bread, cardamom baking, orange zest bread, breakfast twist recipe

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