Jule Kake Norwegian Christmas Bread Recipe
Make Jule Kake Norwegian Christmas Bread Recipe in just 3h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
Filling Ingredients
Topping Ingredients
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate the yeast
In a small bowl, combine the warm milk (about 110°F or 43°C) with the active dry yeast and a teaspoon of sugar. Stir gently and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- 2
Mix dry ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, salt, and ground cardamom.
- 3
Combine wet ingredients
In another bowl, melt the unsalted butter, let it cool slightly, and then add the eggs, vanilla extract, and the activated yeast mixture. Mix well.
- 4
Form the dough
Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the wet mixture. Stir until combined, then knead the dough on a floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until it is smooth and elastic.
- 5
First rise
Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a clean towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Filling Preparation
- 6
Prepare filling
In a mixing bowl, combine the raisins, chopped almonds, candied orange peel, and ground cinnamon. Set aside.
Assembling the Bread
- 7
Shape the dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and turn it out onto a floured surface. Roll it into a rectangle, about 1/2 inch thick.
- 8
Add the filling
Evenly spread the filling mixture over the surface of the rolled-out dough.
- 9
Roll the dough
Starting from one long edge, roll the dough tightly into a log shape, ensuring the filling stays inside.
- 10
Shape into wreath
Bring the ends of the rolled dough together to form a circle and pinch to seal. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 11
Second rise
Cover the wreath with a towel and let it rise again for about 30 minutes.
Baking and Finishing
- 12
Preheat the oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 13
- 14
Bake the bread
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the bread sounds hollow when tapped.
- 15
Cool and serve
Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack. Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar before serving.