Swedish Coffee Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Dissolve yeast and sugar in water and let sit until bubbly. Combine scalded milk, shortening, sugar and salt.
2. 2
   Cool to lukewarm.
3. 3
   Add 2 cups flour and cardamon to the cooled milk to make batter.
4. 4
   Add yeast and beaten eggs and beat well.
5. 5
   Add remaining flour, enough to make a soft dough.
6. 6
   Knead lightly and place in a greased bowl.
7. 7
   Cover and set in a warm place and let rise until doubled in size (about 2 hours).
8. 8
   When light, punch down and shape.
9. 9
   Let rise another 1 1/2 hours.
10. 10
    Bake at 350° for 20 to 25 minutes (until it sounds hollow when tapped with a wooden spoon).
11. 11
    Use 1/2 cup powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon water to make glaze.
12. 12
    Spread on top of warm bread.