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  "slug": "vegan-finnish-pulla-nisu",
  "title": "Finnish Pulla / Nisu",
  "description": "Sweet yeast bread with optional cardamom.",
  "category": "Breads",
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  "url": "https://francespopsicle.com/recipes/vegan-finnish-pulla-nisu/",
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  "recipeYield": "2 loaves",
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  "ingredients": [
    "1½ cups warm soy milk",
    "2¼ tsp active dry yeast",
    "⅓ cup sugar",
    "⅓ cup melted vegan butter",
    "½ tsp salt",
    "1 to 2 tsp ground cardamom, optional but traditional",
    "4½ to 5 cups all-purpose flour",
    "2 Tbsp soy milk for brushing",
    "Coarse sugar for topping, optional"
  ],
  "instructions": [
    "Stir the warm soy milk, yeast, and 1 tsp of the sugar together. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes until foamy.",
    "Stir in the remaining sugar, melted vegan butter, salt, and cardamom if using.",
    "Add flour gradually until a soft dough forms.",
    "Knead 8 to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.",
    "Put in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise about 1 hour, until doubled.",
    "Divide into 2 portions and shape into plain loaves.",
    "Put into greased loaf pans or on a lined baking sheet.",
    "Cover and let rise another 30 to 45 minutes.",
    "Brush lightly with soy milk and sprinkle with coarse sugar if you want.",
    "Bake at 375°F for about 25 to 30 minutes, until golden.",
    "Cool before slicing."
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  "notes": [
    "Use ½–1 tsp cardamom for a milder version, or omit for a plain test loaf."
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