Christmas Bread(Julekake)

Directions

1. 1
   Heat 1 cup milk and 1 teaspoon sugar and dissolve yeast in it. Add 1 cup flour and stir well.
2. 2
   Let rise to double or 1/2 hour. Heat other cup of milk to lukewarm and add salt, sugar, beaten eggs and cardamom.
3. 3
   Add butter.
4. 4
   Mix in 5 to 6 cups flour and work in more on the table, if needed.
5. 5
   Add fruit and raisins before the last cup of flour.
6. 6
   Let rise until doubled.
7. 7
   Make into round loaves or braided ring.
8. 8
   Put in greased pans and let rise to less than double.
9. 9
   Bake at 350° for 40 minutes.
10. 10
    Makes 4 loaves.