Holiday Coffee

1. 1

   Make dough: Sprinkle yeast and a pinch of sugar over warm water in measuring cup.

2. 2

   Stir.

3. 3

   Let stand just until foamy, 2 to 3 minutes.

4. 4

   Meanwhile, whisk together 2 cups flour, 1/2 cup sugar, salt and cardamom in large bowl.

5. 5

   With pastry blender or 2 knives, cut butter into flour mixture until coarse crumbs form.

6. 6

   Whisk together lukewarm milk, 2 eggs and egg yolk in medium bowl until blended: whisk in other ingredients and knead.

7. 7

   Let rise.

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   Press one piece of dough into a 16 X 9 inch rectangle onto a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.

9. 9

   Cut twelve 1-inch strips of dough along each side of filling.

10. 10

    Gently stretch strips across filling; alternating side to side and pressing gently. Roll two 16-inch-long ropes of dough.

11. 11

    Join one end of ropes and twist together: arrange down center of loaf.

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