Cardamom Bread

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1/4 cup coarse sugar for topping

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch round cake pan with butter and set aside.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cardamom, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla.
4. Gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture alternately with buttermilk, beginning and ending with flour mixture.
5. Spread batter into prepared pan and sprinkle with coarse sugar. Bake for 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
6. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Interesting Facts

• Cardamom is a popular spice in many cultures and can be used in sweet and savory dishes.
• Cardamom bread is a traditional Scandinavian treat that is often served during holidays and special occasions.
• This cardamom bread recipe is an easy and delicious way to enjoy the flavour of cardamom anytime.