Where did it Originate?

Cardamom Bread has roots in Nordic Regions, such as Finland and Sweden.

Swedish Cardamom Bread, also known as kardemummabröd has a combined history with the spice cardamom being introduced to Sweden by means of India and popularized during the Middle Ages. (1500’s or 16th Century)

By the 1700’s, a company, Swedish East Indian Company, made cardamom increasingly easier to come by.

There are two main types of Cardamom Bread, Kardemummabröd and Kardemummabullar

• Kardemummabröd: A traditional bread flavored with cardamom, often enjoyed during coffee breaks
• Kardemummabullar: Soft, fluffy buns shaped into knots, popular for fika (coffee breaks).

These days, Cardamom Bread can be found on tables in Sweden on festive holidays throughout the year, though Cardamom Bread has it’s own festive holiday. May 15th, known as Cardamom Bread Bun Day.