Julekake

Name: Julekake
Ingredients: 1 package active dry yeast; 1/2 cup warm water; 1/4 cup butter; 1/3 cup sugar; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 tsp ground cardamom; 1 cup milk, scalded; 1/2 cup cold water; 1 egg; 1 cup dried cherries, coarsely chopped; 1 cup golden raisins; 5-5 1/2 cups all purpose flour

12 ingredients

1 steps

Ingredients

1 package active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water
1/4 cup butter
1/3 cup sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1 tsp ground cardamom
1 cup milk, scalded
1/2 cup cold water
1 egg
1 cup dried cherries, coarsely chopped
1 cup golden raisins
5-5 1/2 cups all purpose flour

Directions

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{"0":"Soften yeast in warm water.","2":"In large mixing bowl, combine butter, sugar, salt, cardamom, and milk. Add cold water. Cool to lukewarm.","4":"Stir in egg, cherries, raisins, and yeast. Gradually add flour to form a stiff dough. Knead on a floured surface until smooth and satiny, 5 to 7 minutes.","6":"Place dough in a greased bowl, turning dough to grease all sides. Cover, let rise in a warm place until doubled, 1-1\/2 to 2 hours.","8":"Divide dough in half. Shape into round loaves and place on a greased cookie sheet. Cover. Let rise again in a warm place until doubled, 1 to 1-1\/2 hours. Bake at 350 F for 25 to 30 minutes, until golden brown."}