Christmas Bread

Ingredients

• 1 package yeast, active dry
• 1/4 cup water warm
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 large eggs unbeaten
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cardamom seeds
• 6 cups flour, all-purpose
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup nuts chopped
• 4 teaspoons cinnamon
• 3 tablespoons butter