Pulla

Instructions

1. In a bowl, mix the lukewarm milk, the yeast and a pinch of sugar, then leave to rest for 5 minutes.
2. In a large bowl, mix the flour, the remaining sugar, the salt and the cardamom.
3. Add the milk and yeast mixture, the eggs and the soft butter, then knead for 10 minutes until you have a smooth dough.
4. Cover and leave to rise for 1 hour, until the dough has doubled in size.
5. Divide the dough into three ropes and plait them, then place the plait on a tray.
6. Leave to rise again for 30 minutes, then brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with flaked almonds.
7. Bake at 190 °C for 25 minutes, until the pulla is well golden.
8. Let it cool slightly on a rack before serving.