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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 40 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This is a Swedish Christmas Bread with candied fruits and a yummy cardamom flavor. Ingredients:
2 cups scalded milk |
1 cup butter, melted |
2 teaspoons salt |
1 cup white sugar |
2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast |
1/2 cup warm water (110 degrees f/45 degrees c) |
8 1/2 cups all-purpose flour |
1 tablespoon ground cardamom |
1/2 cup candied cherries, sliced |
1/2 cup chopped candied citron |
1 cup golden raisins |
1 egg white, beaten |
Directions:
1. Dissolve yeast in water.
2. Scald milk, and add melted butter or margarine, salt, sugar. When lukewarm add to yeast and water. Stir in 4 cups flour. Cover, and place in a warm place. Let rise for about 2 hours, or till doubled in bulk.
3. Punch down. Stir in cardamom, cherries, raisins and citron. Work in remaining flour until soft dough forms. Let rise in warm place for 2 to 3 hours, or until doubled.
4. Knead slightly, and form into 4 round loaves. Place on greased cookie sheets. Let rise for 1 to 2 hours, or till doubled. Brush loaves with beaten egg white.
5. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 to 40 minutes, or until golden brown.
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