Finnish Coffee Bread

1. 1

   Combine scalded milk, sugar and butter in a large bowl; cool to lukewarm.

2. 2

   Add salt, eggs, cardamom, yeast dissolved in water and 5 cups flour.

3. 3

   Stir well.

4. 4

   Add more flour in 1/2 cup increments until dough forms a ball.

5. 5

   Turn out onto floured board. Knead well, adding additional flour as necessary, until dough is dull, elastic and not sticky (approximately 10 minutes).

6. 6

   Coat a large heat-resistant bowl with vegetable oil.

7. 7

   Place kneaded dough in bowl and turn to coat with oil.

8. 8

   Cover with a clean damp dishtowel (not terrycloth) or plastic wrap.

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