Christmas Cardamom Bread

1. 1

   Scald milk, add sugar, butter, salt, and cardamon.

2. 2

   Let cool.

3. 3

   Dissolve yeast in 1/4 cup warm water, add eggs and 2 cups flour.

4. 4

   Mix well.

5. 5

   Let rest for 10 or 15 minutes.

6. 6

   Add flour (7 cups +/-) until a stiff dough is formed.

7. 7

   Knead, then cover with towel.

8. 8

   Let rise to double in size, about 2 hours.

9. 9

   Punch dough down and divide into 9 equal parts.

10. 10

    Roll each of the 9 pieces of dough into strips.

11. 11

    Make loaf by taking 3 strips and twisting together gently into a rope shape.

12. 12

    Place loafs on baking trays and let rise until at least double in size.

13. 13

    Bake in a preheated oven 350F (180C) F/175C for 30 minutes (or more) until browned and the loaves sound hollow when tapped.

14. 14

    Remove from oven, cool on wire rack and serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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