Christmas Bread(Julekake)

Directions

1. 1
   Soften yeast in 1/2 cup of the warm milk.
2. 2
   Mix remaining milk, sugar, salt and cardamon; add softened yeast and mix well.
3. 3
   Add beaten eggs and melted butter and mix well.
4. 4
   Add flour, a little at a time and beat after each addition.
5. 5
   Add floured fruit.
6. 6
   Knead dough on a floured board.
7. 7
   Place in a large greased bowl and grease top of dough.
8. 8
   Let rise to double in volume.
9. 9
   Punch down and let rise a second time.