Nishua

9 ingredients
13 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 c. milk
  • 1 yeast cake
  • 3/4 c. sugar
  • 1/2 c. cardamon seed, crushed
  • 1/2 c. shortening (oil or margarine)
  • 2 Tbsp. warm water
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 6 to 7 c. flour

Directions

  1. 1
    Dissolve yeast in warm water.
  2. 2
    Warm milk; add yeast and let cool.
  3. 3
    Add all ingredients except flour and mix.
  4. 4
    Add flour, a little at a time, mixing and kneading until all is used.
  5. 5
    Let dough rise.
  6. 6
    Divide into 3 parts.
  7. 7
    Divide each part into 3 parts.
  8. 8
    Roll each part in your hands to make a long tube and braid 3 parts together.
  9. 9
    Recipe makes 3 braided Nishua.
  10. 10
    Put on greased pan and let rise.
  11. 11
    Before baking, brush top with 3/4 tablespoon sugar and a little water for glaze.
  12. 12
    Bake at 350° for 25 minutes.
  13. 13
    Sprinkle with sugar after baking.

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