CARDAMOM BRAIDS

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This is an old recipe that I like to make for breakfast. Slices are splendid for dunking in a cup of coffee. -Walter Dust, Rapid City, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 2 loaves (16 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1-1/2 cups warm 2% milk (110° to 115°), divided
1 cup sugar, divided
3 large eggs yolks, room temperature, lightly beaten
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 tablespoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon salt
5 to 6 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons 2% milk

Steps:

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm milk. Add 3/4 cup sugar, egg yolks, butter, cardamom, salt, 3 cups of flour and remaining warm milk; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/4 hours. , Punch dough down; divide into 6 pieces. Shape each piece into a 16-in. rope. Place 3 ropes on a greased baking sheet; braid. Pinch ends firmly and tuck under. Repeat with remaining 3 ropes on another baking sheet. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes. , Brush braids with milk and sprinkle with remaining sugar. Bake at 350° until golden brown, 25-30 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 73mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.