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Ingredients
| 2% milk: 2 cups (scalded) |
| salted butter: 1 cup (melted) |
| salt: 2 tsp |
| granulated sugar: 1 cup |
| active dry yeast: 2 .25oz packages |
| water: 1/2 cup (warm (110 degrees f/45 degrees c)) |
| all-purpose flour (unsifted): 8 1/2 cups |
| cardamom (ground): 1 Tbl |
| red candied cherries: 1/2 cup (sliced) |
| candied citron: 1/2 cup |
| golden seedless raisins (not packed): 1 cup |
| eggs: 1 (white//beaten) |
Jule Kaga
Credit: AllRecipes
User rating:
"This is a Swedish Christmas Bread with candied fruits and a yummy cardamom flavor."
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Prep Time
20 min -
Cook Time
40 min -
Servings
48 serving(s)
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Directions
- 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.