Julekage

Directions

1. 1
   In a saucepan scald milk; stir in sugar, butter, salt and cardamon.
2. 2
   In a large bowl dissolve yeast in warm water.
3. 3
   Stir in milk mixture, egg and half the flour; beat to mix well.
4. 4
   Stir in candied fruit, raisins and enough remaining flour to make dough stiff enough to knead.
5. 5
   Turn out dough on floured surface; cover dough with bowl and let rest 10 to 15 minutes.
6. 6
   Knead until smooth.
7. 7
   Place in greased bowl; let rise until double.
8. 8
   Punch down and divide in half.
9. 9
   Shape in ball.
10. 10
    Place in greased pie tin. Let rise 1 1/2 hours.
11. 11
    Bake in 350° oven for 40 to 45 minutes.