Finnish Coffee Bread("Nisu")

1. 1

   Dissolve yeast in lukewarm water.

2. 2

   Scald milk.

3. 3

   Add sugar, salt and butter.

4. 4

   Cool to lukewarm (same temperature as yeast mix).

5. 5

   Add yeast to milk mix.

6. 6

   Add 4 cups flour (enough to make a sponge). Beat thoroughly.

7. 7

   Rise for 1 1/2 to 2 hours.

8. 8

   Add well beaten eggs and cardamon.

9. 9

   Add flour until dough is stiff enough to knead.

10. 10

    Let rise again to nearly double size.

11. 11

    Turn onto floured board and knead a few minutes.

12. 12

    Shape into 4 braided loaves.

13. 13

    Let rise to double size.

14. 14

    Bake at 350u00b0 for 30 to 40 minutes.

15. 15

    Remove from oven. Brush with syrup made with 1 tablespoon water and 2 tablespoons sugar.

16. 16

    Sprinkle with coarse sugar.

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