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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: : -

Dissolve yeast in water.
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.
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.
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.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 to 40 minutes, or until golden brown.

4 loaves

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