Julekake - Norwegian Christmas Bread Recipe

Name: Julekake - Norwegian Christmas Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 compressed yeast cakes, softened in; 1/4 cup water, lukewarm; 1 pint milk; 1 1 cup lard or 1 cup shortening; 1 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 eggs, well beaten; 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom; 7 cups flour (more as needed); 1/2 lb raisins or 1/2 lb sultana; 4 ounces citron, sliced; Glaze; 1 egg yolk; 2 tablespoons sugar; 3 tablespoons milk or 3 tablespoons water

Servings: persons

2 compressed yeast cakes, softened in
1/4 cup water, lukewarm
1 pint milk
1 1 cup lard or 1 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs, well beaten
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
7 cups flour (more as needed)
1/2 lb raisins or 1/2 lb sultana
4 ounces citron, sliced
Glaze
1 egg yolk
2 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons milk or 3 tablespoons water

1
For the glaze: mix ingredients together and brush over bread before baking.
2
Soften yeast in water; add milk.
3
Blend in 3 cups of flour and beat until smooth.
4
Cream the shortening, sugar and salt toether; add to this the beaten eggs and cardamom.
5
Add to batter along with remaining flour.
6
Knead until smooth, adding more flour as necessary.
7
Dust fruit with a little flour and add to dough.
8
Cover and let rise until doubled; punch down and let rise again until doubled.
9
Divide dough into three portions and shape into loaves.
10
Place in greased bread pans and dust lightly with flour.
11
Cover and let rise until doubled.
12
Lightly brush tops of loaves with glaze.
13
Bake at 350F for 50 to 60 minutes, or until golden and done.
14
Remove from oven, cool briefly in pan, then turn out onto cooling rack.

1116

kcal

Calories

Fat

220

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 compressed yeast cakes, softened in, 1/4 cup water, lukewarm, 1 pint milk, 1 1 cup lard or 1 cup shortening, and more.

Yes, Julekake - Norwegian Christmas Bread falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Julekake - Norwegian Christmas Bread

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