Finnish Cardamon Bread Tree

Name: Finnish Cardamon Bread Tree
Ingredients: 4 1/4-4 3/4 c. flour; 1 pkg. active dry yeast; 1 c. milk; 1/2 c. sugar; 1/3 c. butter or marg.; 1 tsp. ground cinnamon; 1/2 tsp. salt; 2 eggs; 12 candied cherries; 1/2 c. sifted 10x sugar; milk

11 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

4 1/4-4 3/4 c. flour
1 pkg. active dry yeast
1 c. milk
1/2 c. sugar
1/3 c. butter or marg.
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
2 eggs
12 candied cherries
1/2 c. sifted 10x sugar
milk

Directions

1

In a large bowl combine 1 2/2 c. flour and the yeast.
2

In a saucepan heat the milk, sugar, butter, cardamon and salt just until warm (120-130°), stirring constantly.
3

Add to the flour mixture, along with the eggs.
4

Beat with an electric mixer on low, scraping sides constantly.
5

Beat 3 minutes on high.
6

Stir in as much remaining flour as you can mix in with a spoon.