Bake a braided pulla loaf

Pullapitko (Finnish braided sweet bread) is a traditional coffee bread that looks lovely on the table. Braiding is easier than you might think.

You will need

• Pulla dough (sweet cardamom dough)
• An egg for glazing
• Pearl sugar

Steps

1. Make the dough

   Make the pulla dough and let it rise.

2. Divide the dough

3. Roll out the strands

4. Braid

5. Second rise

6. Glaze

7. Bake

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