Scandinavian Fruit Bread ( Julekage) Recipe

Name: Scandinavian Fruit Bread ( Julekage)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (1/4 ounce) package dry yeast; 1/4 cup warn water (105 to 115 degrees); 3/4 cup lukewarm milk (scaled, then cooled); 1/4 cup sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1 egg; 1/4 cup shortening; 1/4 cup raisins; 1/3 cup cut-up citron or 1/3 cup mixed candied fruit; 3 1/4 - 3 1/2 cups flour; butter, softened; Glaze; 1 cup powdered sugar; 1 -2 tablespoon water

Servings: persons

1 (1/4 ounce) package dry yeast
1/4 cup warn water (105 to 115 degrees)
3/4 cup lukewarm milk (scaled, then cooled)
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 egg
1/4 cup shortening
1/4 cup raisins
1/3 cup cut-up citron or 1/3 cup mixed candied fruit
3 1/4 - 3 1/2 cups flour
butter, softened
Glaze
1 cup powdered sugar
1 -2 tablespoon water

1
Dissolve yeast in warm water in a large mixer bowl.
2
Add milk, sugar, salt, cardamom, egg, shortening, raisins, citron and 2 cups flour.
3
Beat on low speed, scraping bowl constantly, 30 seconds.
4
Beat on medium speed, scraping bowl occasionally, 2 minutes.
5
Stir in enough remaining flour to make dough easy to handle.
6
Turn dough onto floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes.
7
Place in greased bowl; turn greased side up.
8
Cover; let rise in warm place until double, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
9
Dough is ready if indentation remains when touched.
10
Punch dough down; shape into round loaf.
11
Place in greased 9 inch-round pan.
12
Brush top lightly with butter; let rise until about double, about 45 minutes.
13
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F, bake until loaf is golden brown, 35 to 45 minutes.
14
Brush with butter.
15
Make glaze by mixing powdered sugar and water until smooth and the desired consistency.
16
Spread glaze on top.
17
Cool on wire rack.

524

kcal

Calories

Fat

107

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: 1 (1/4 ounce) package dry yeast, 1/4 cup warn water (105 to 115 degrees), 3/4 cup lukewarm milk (scaled, then cooled), 1/4 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Scandinavian Fruit Bread ( Julekage) 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.

Scandinavian Fruit Bread ( Julekage)

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