Mandelkrantz

Ingredients

• 2 pkg. dry yeast
• 1 tsp. sugar
• 1/4 c. warm water (105~ to 115~)
• 2 c. milk, divided
• 3/4 c. shortening
• 1 c. sugar
• 1 tsp. salt
• 35 cardamom seeds, ground or 1/4 tsp. ground cardamom
• 3 eggs, slightly beaten
• 6 to 7 c. soft wheat flour, divided
• 1/3 c. butter or margarine, softened
• 1 tsp. almond extract
• 3/4 c. sugar, divided
• 3/4 c. chopped walnuts, divided