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Orange Cardamom Breakfast Twist Recipe

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This Orange Cardamom Breakfast Twist features a luscious, lightly sweetened yeast dough swirled with a buttery spiced filling of brown sugar, orange zest, and aromatic cardamom. Twisted and baked to golden perfection, it’s finished with a tangy orange glaze that soaks into every crease, making it the perfect centerpiece for an elegant brunch or special morning treat.

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 the juice from one orange)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dough: Warm ¾ cup milk to about 110°F and stir in 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast. Let it bloom for 5 minutes until foamy. In a large bowl, combine the milk and yeast mixture with 1 large room temperature egg, ¼ cup sugar, and 1 teaspoon kosher salt.
  2. Add Butter and Flour: Grate 1 cup cold unsalted butter and add it to the bowl. Then add 3 cups all-purpose flour. Use your hands or a dough hook attachment on a stand mixer to combine until the dough forms a ball.
  3. First Rise: Cover the dough bowl and let it rise in a warm spot for 1 hour until slightly puffy.
  4. Roll Out the Dough: Lightly flour a countertop and roll out the dough into a half-inch thickness rectangle.
  5. Prepare the Filling: Evenly spread 4 tablespoons room temperature butter over the dough. In a small bowl, mix ½ cup packed brown sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, 1 teaspoon orange zest, 1 teaspoon ground cardamom, and a pinch of salt. Sprinkle this filling mixture over the buttered dough surface.
  6. Form the Twist: Roll the dough tightly starting from the longer side into a log and seal the seam. With a sharp knife, cut the log lengthwise almost to the end, leaving about an inch uncut. Twist the two halves around each other 2-3 times to create a spiral effect, then coil into a ring with the cut layers facing up.
  7. Second Rise: Place the dough ring in a buttered 8- or 9-inch skillet. Cover and let it rise for another hour.
  8. Baking: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Uncover the dough and bake the skillet for 25 minutes. Cover with foil once golden brown, and bake for an additional 10 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
  9. Prepare the Glaze: Whisk together 2 cups confectioner’s sugar and ¼ cup fresh orange juice until smooth and runny. Pour the glaze over the warm bread twist, letting it soak into all the crevices.
  10. Serve: Serve warm or at room temperature for a delightful breakfast or brunch treat.

Notes

  • Make sure the milk is warm, not hot, to properly activate the yeast.
  • Cold butter grated into the dough yields a flaky texture similar to laminated dough.
  • Allow the dough to rise in a draft-free warm environment for best results.
  • Using fresh orange juice in the glaze enhances the brightness and aroma.
  • This bread is best enjoyed the day it is baked but can be stored covered at room temperature for up to 2 days.

Keywords: orange cardamom twist, breakfast bread, cardamom bread, orange zest bread, holiday breakfast, braided bread, brunch recipes

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