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Ingredients

2 cups scalded milk
1 cup butter, melted
2 teaspoons salt
1 cup white sugar
2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
½ cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
8 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon ground cardamom
½ cup candied cherries, sliced
½ cup chopped candied citron
1 cup golden raisins
1 egg white, beaten

Nutrition Info

158.6 calories
carbohydrate: 27.2 g
cholesterol: 11 mg
fat: 4.3 g
fiber: 0.9 g
protein: 3 g
saturatedFat: 2.6 g
servingSize: -
sodium: 138.9 mg
sugar: 7.4 g
transFat: : -
unsaturatedFat: : -

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.

Recipe Yield

4 loaves

Recipe Note

This is a Swedish Christmas Bread with candied fruits and a yummy cardamom flavor.

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