I’m on my own for this week’s recipe – Kat is away and J is in the midst of exams, while Jeannine is recombobulating her household after the big move from the farm. (And yes, recombobulating is a word…at least it is one, now).
I did share this lovely bread, though. I took it to a meeting last night, where we did committee work between glasses of wine and plates of cheese, deli meats, and fruit. It made a nice end to the meal and looked amazing on the table. That’s the essence of a holiday loaf. I liked that the bread was soft and fragrant with cardamom, but not too sweet. I’ve already sated myself on holiday cookies and candies, so it’s nice to have a contrast to all the richness.
I hope everyone has had a lovely holiday season so far and our best wishes for a wonderful New Year. We’re looking forward to cooking and baking with you through 2013.
This week’s host is: Erin. You can find everyone’s links here: Finnish Pulla
The Family That Bakes Together... 
That is an impressive loaf Teresa! I´m making mine this morning, but your description is perfect, just the kind of sweet bread I like, not too sweet and with cardamom.
Thanks, Paula – I’m making this again soon!
Beautiful. I hope everyone enjoyed.
I think re-combobulating is a lovely word. If you can discombobulate, why can’t you recombobulate? 🙂
I’ll “see” you Friday if I ever get my crackers made…
My thought exactly! I’m making my crackers right now and will be having one of my typically so-last-minute-it’s-almost-French-Saturday posts tonight.
Beautifully done, Teresa…my family loved this, too! LOL about recombobulate…I will be doing some of that today 😉
Thanks, Liz – I’m in need of a little household recombobulating, myself!
Lovely job on the bread. I ended up with two wreaths and gave one away. This was definitely a shareable bread. Happy Holidays!
Happy Holidays to you as well! This is a perfect gift bread, isn’t it?
Your loaf looks wonderful! It is a nice change from all the sweets of the season. And a lovely bread to share with family and friends over the holiday season.
Thanks, Sandra! I’ll be making more of this to share before the new year.
Fantastic pulla! I’m wishing I’d made this now. It is certainly a very impressive-looking bread! Lovely job on this one!
Thanks, Sara!
Wow your loaf turned out beautifully!!
Thanks so much!
Looks great!
Thanks, Julia!
Your finnish Pulla looks wonderful!
I love sliced almonds on top, it’s a great idea!
Definitely a keeper!
Happy Holidays!
Happy Holidays to you, as well!
Teresa, your picture of the wonderful Pulla looks terrific – love the color of the bread and all the almonds on top – so nice that you got to share it.
Thanks you, Andrea. I think we all impressed ourselves with this one. 🙂
Thank you so much Teresa for your season’s greetings.
Happy Holidays, to you and your family.
Your Pulla looks beautiful and delicious.
I loved it sooooooooooo much!
Thanks so much and Happy Holidays! This was such a wonderful treat.
This looks like such a beautiful loaf for sharing with others. Beautiful. Happy Holidays to you and your family.
Thanks you – happy Holidays to you and yours, too.
Absolutely gorgeous bread, Teresa! So glad you got to share it with friends…I froze mine for Christmas morning! Happy Holidays to you and your family!
Thanks, Kathy – saving this for Christmas morning is perfect. Happy Holidays!
Wishing you a happy holidays too! It certainly was a delightful bread.
Thanks so much and happy Holidays to you, as well. I loved this bread.
Beautiful bread! Wine, cheese, bread … sounds good to me! Blessings and Merry Christmas!
Thanks – it was a great little get together. Merry Christmas to you and yours!
Loved it! and it is always good to share.
Thanks – it was fun to share.
LOL – love “recombobulating”, I will need to make an opportunity to use that one. Your bread looks fabulous. Merry Christmas to you.
Merry Christmas to you as well, Gaye!
Delicious bread.. I loved it too.. Happy holidays..
Thanks, Ferda – happy Holidays to you, as well!
The braided wreath shape is an impressive presentation, and yours looks beautiful. Happy Holidays.
Thanks so much – happy Holidays!
yes, I have to agree. It makes for a great presentation, especially in loaf form. Happy holidays to you!
I love all the shapes I’ve seen on folks’ posts this week. Happy Holidays!
Lovely! I loved how soft the bread was. I too will be making it again very soon. ~Happy Holidays!
Yes, the texture was fantastic – I can hardly wait to make it again. Happy Holidays!
Your bread is lovely! What a great opportunity to share it with your committee members. I’m looking forward to making this bread again soon too!
Thanks so much – I’m glad I was able to bring it to the meeting, as it was perfect for sharing.
I agree with Cher – if one can be discombobulated, why can’t one then recombobulate??
Your loaf looks great! 🙂
Exactly! Thanks so much!
Beautiful loaf Teresa! And funny thing, as I am reading your post, WordPress has little snowflakes floating down the page. As they pass your pulla picture, it makes it look extra festive. Happy Holidays!
Thanks so much! I love the snow feature WordPress has during December – it’s funny how a little thing like that can be so evocative of the season.
So true. Take care.
I’m making another loaf of this with my dad when he comes to visit and I can’t wait! It was so yummy and fun to put together. Hope you had a very nice holiday and your bread looks beautiful!
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