I love this Coffee Bread recipe for it brings really positive comments every single time I cook it. This Coffee Bread as a Side Dish is a winner! The Coffee Bread is made with butter which is easy to find at any grocery store. Stop looking and try this Coffee Bread recipe immediately.

Ingredients

• 1/4 pound butter
• 1 package dry yeast
• 1/4 cup warm water
• 3/4 cup warm milk
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 eggs
• 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 4 1/2 cups flour
• Almonds (or other nuts), coarsely chopped
• 1 tablespoon coarsely crushed sugar lumps

Directions

• Melt the butter and set it aside to cool.
• In a large mixing bowl dissolve the yeast in warm water.
• Blend in the milk, sugar, salt, 2 eggs, cardamom, and 2 cups of the flour.
• Be sure the mixture is smooth.
• Add the butter and then 2 1/4 more cups of the flour.
• Beat until all flour is absorbed.
• Use the last 1/4 cup of flour on the pastry board.
• Put the dough in the center of the board and knead it for about 10 minutes or until the dough is smooth and elastic.
• Put the dough in a greased bowl, turning it once, then cover it.
• Allow it to rise for about 2 hours or until doubled in size.
• Divide the dough into 6 portions.
• Roll each into a 12-inch strand between your hands.
• Place 3 strands on the center of a greased baking sheet.
• Braid from the center to each end and seal the edges.
• Repeat for the second loaf.
• Cover them lightly and set them aside to rise slightly about 30 minutes.
• Beat the remaining egg and brush the loaves with it.
• Sprinkle the loaves with almonds (or other nuts) and coarsely crushed sugar lumps.
• Bake the loaves at 350°F for 25 minutes.