Norwegian Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Heat butter and milk until butter is melted.
2. 2
   Cool to lukewarm.
3. 3
   Soften yeast in 1/2 cup lukewarm water in mixing bowl. Add sugar, salt, raisins, cherries and egg.
4. 4
   Add butter and milk mixture; mix well.
5. 5
   Gradually add flour to form stiff dough.
6. 6
   Beat well after each addition.
7. 7
   Let rise in warm place until doubled in bulk.
8. 8
   Turn out on floured surface.
9. 9
   Toss lightly until dough is covered with flour and not too sticky.
10. 10
    Divide into 3 parts and place in 3 well-greased, 1 pound coffee cans.
11. 11
    Cover; let rise until double in size.
12. 12
    Bake in moderate oven at 350° for 1 hour.