2 pk Active dry yeast — 1/4 oz 1/2 c Butter or margarine —
Each Softened
3/4 c Warm water 4 ea Eggs — beaten
1 cn Evaporated milk — 12 oz 1 1/2 ts Ground cardamom
1 c Sugar 8 c All-purpose flour
1 ts Salt
In a mixing bowl dissolved yeast in water. Add milk, sugar, salt,
butter, eggs, cardamom and 2 cups flour; beat until smooth. Add
enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured
board; knead until smooth and elastic. Place in greased bowl, turning
once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled,
about 1 1/2 hr. Punch dough down; let rest 10 minutes. Divide into
nine portions; shape each into a 12 in. strip. Place three strips on
a greased baking sheet and braid, sealing ends. Repeat with remaining
strips. Cover and let rise until nearly doubled, about 45 min. Bake
at 375 deg. for 20 to25 min. or until golden. Cool. Glaze and
decorate with chee=rries and almonds. Yield: 3 loaves.
Yields
36 servings