Finnish pulla is a type of festive sweet pastry that should not be missing on any Christmas table. The history of Christmas Finnish pulla dates back to the 16th century. While in the past it was consumed exclusively at Christmas, today they are also very popular as a sweet breakfast pastry and people enjoy them much more often. Christmas Finnish pulla is made from yeast dough. After rising, the dough is most often divided into nine strands, which are gradually braided. The bottom layer or ba... more
Finnish pulla is a type of festive sweet pastry that should not be missing on any Christmas table. The history of Christmas Finnish pulla dates back to the 16th century. While in the past it was consumed exclusively at Christmas, today they are also very popular as a sweet breakfast pastry and people enjoy them much more often.
Christmas Finnish pulla is made from yeast dough. After rising, the dough is most often divided into nine strands, which are gradually braided. The bottom layer or base of the Christmas Finnish pulla consists of four strands, the other three strands are braided and they form the body of the pastry. The top layer consists of the last two strands braided into a spiral. But you can also see Christmas Finnish pulla made from eight or six strands, it always depends on the specific recipe.
The surface of the Christmas Finnish pulla can be smooth, but it is usually sprinkled with almonds or breadcrumbs before baking, for an even more delicious final taste.
Try the tried-and-true recipe for a raisin Christmas Finnish pulla sprinkled with almonds, or perhaps a less traditional mascarpone Finnish pulla. Whether it's for Christmas or Sunday breakfast, one thing is for sure - you're guaranteed to enjoy it.
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