Norwegian Christmas Bread Recipe

Name: Norwegian Christmas Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cakes or pkg. yeast; 3 c. scalded milk; 1/2 c. lukewarm water; 3/4 c. sugar; 1/2 c. butter or shortening; 2 tsp. salt; 10 to 12 c. flour (enough to make soft dough); 2 eggs; 1 c. mixed citron fruit; 1 c. raisins; 1 1/2 tsp. cardamom

Servings: persons

2 cakes or pkg. yeast
3 c. scalded milk
1/2 c. lukewarm water
3/4 c. sugar
1/2 c. butter or shortening
2 tsp. salt
10 to 12 c. flour (enough to make soft dough)
2 eggs
1 c. mixed citron fruit
1 c. raisins
1 1/2 tsp. cardamom

1
Dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup lukewarm water.
2
Pour scalded milk over shortening.
3
When lukewarm, add yeast, sugar, 1/2 the flour, cardamom and salt.
4
Beat well for 10 minutes.
5
Add eggs and beat well.
6
Add remaining flour and fruit.
7
Knead well.
8
Place in greased bowl.
9
Cover and set in warm place until double in bulk. Knead down.
10
Let rise again.
11
Put in pans.
12
When double in size, bake 15 to 20 minutes in a 350u00b0 oven until golden brown.
13
When removed from pans, brush with butter.

1481

kcal

Calories

Fat

245

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cakes or pkg. yeast, 3 c. scalded milk, 1/2 c. lukewarm water, 3/4 c. sugar, and more.

Yes, 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.

Norwegian Christmas Bread

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