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Pulla (Finnish Sweet Cardamom Raisin Bread)

By Julia Langbein

4.8

(19)

A loaf of braided raisin bread being sliced on a cutting board.
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Kaitlin Wayne

Pulla is a soft, slightly sweet Finnish bread made with plenty of butter, which results in tender pieces that can be pulled apart, bite by bite. A hint of cardamom and a handful of plump raisins make it a special treat for teatime.

Cooks' note:

Pulla can be made 2 days ahead and kept, wrapped well, at room temperature or frozen 1 month.

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