Julekake- Cardamom Bread

* Exported from MasterCook *

JULEKAKE - CARDAMOM BREAD

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Serving Size : 2 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Breads

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 1/2 c All-purpose flour
2 pk Active dry yeast
3/4 ts Ground cardamom
1 1/4 c Milk
1/2 c Sugar
1/2 c Butter
1 t Salt
1 Egg
1 c Candied fruits -- optional
1 c Light raisins
2 1/2 c All-purpose flour

In a large mixer bowl combine 2 1/2 cups all-purpose
flour, yeast, and cardamom. In a saucepan heat milk,
sugar, butter, and salt just till warm (115F) and the
butter is almost melted; stir constantly. Add heated
milk mixture to flour mixture; add 1 egg. Beat at low
speed of electric mixer for 1/2 minute. Beat 3
minutes at high speed, scraping sides of bowl
constantly. Stir in 1 chopped mixed candied fruits
and peels (optional), raisins, and as much of the 2
1/2 cups all-purpose flour as you can mix in with a
spoon. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead
in enough of the remaining all-purpose flour to make a
moderately stiff dough that is smooth and elastic (6
to 8 minutes total). Shape dough into a ball. Place in
a lightly greased bowl; turn once to grease surface.
Cover, let rise in a warm place till double (about 1
1/2 hours). Punch dough down; divide dough in half.
Cover; let rest 10 minutes. Shape into 2 round loaves;
place on greased baking sheets. Flatten each slightly
to a 6-inch diameter. Cover; let rise till nearly
double (45 to 60 minutes). Stir together 1 slightly
beaten egg yolk and 2 tablespoons water, brush over
loaves.
Bake in a 350F oven for 35 minutes or till done.
Cool on a wire rack. Makes 2 round loaves.



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