Finnish Corn Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Scald the milk and mix in the sugar, butter, salt and cardamon seed.
2. 2
   Melt the yeast in 1 cup lukewarm water and pour into milk mixture.
3. 3
   Add beaten eggs.
4. 4
   Add flour while stirring mixture. Knead dough until it no longer sticks to hands and let it rise until double in bulk.
5. 5
   Divide dough into 3 parts and knead into long rolls.
6. 6
   Braid the rolls and fold each end under to make it secure.
7. 7
   Place in greased pans and let rise until double again. Bake at 350° for 45 minutes.
8. 8
   When taking the bread out of oven, brush 2 tablespoons coffee and 3 tablespoons sugar over warm bread. It may also be frosted.