Sweet Bread(Scandinavian)

Directions

1. 1
   Melt butter in hot milk and set aside.
2. 2
   Add yeast to cool milk and add sugar, cardamom, salt and eggs.
3. 3
   Combine the two sets of liquids in a large bowl. Add approximately 8 cups flour.
4. 4
   Knead into a rather stiff dough.
5. 5
   Let stand overnight.
6. 6
   In the morning divide the dough into 6 pieces.
7. 7
   Roll out into strips, 1 1/2-inches in diameter.
8. 8
   Braid 3 strips together into a loaf.
9. 9
   Set on a greased flat pan or cookie sheet; let dough rise lightly, about 1 hour. Bake at 350° for about 35 minutes (until nicely browned). Remove from oven; brush top with sugar melted in a little hot coffee. Sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar.