Swedish Cardamon Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Dissolve yeast in warm beer in a large bowl.
2. 2
   Heat milk to warm and add to yeast; stir in sugar and salt. Gradually stir in 2 cups flour; stir the batter with a spoon for 100 strokes or more. Add melted butter, cardamon, orange rind and eggs and stir well. Gradually add remaining flour until 2 more cups have been added. If needed, add 1 more cup flour.
3. 3
   Dough should be soft, but not too sticky.
4. 4
   Turn onto board.
5. 5
   Let rise to twice size.
6. 6
   Rework the dough and form into 4 long strips.
7. 7
   Braid into 2 loaves.
8. 8
   Let raise and brush top with yolk and milk mixture.
9. 9
   Bake until brown.