CARDAMOM BREAD

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Turns out excellent every time! Makes 3 loaves, great for hostess gifts.

Provided by mary Armstrong

Categories     Breads

Time 2h10m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 c milk, scald and cool
2 pkg active dry yeast
1/2 c warm water (105-115 degrees)
1/2 tsp sugar
1 c sugar
1 tsp ground cardamom
1 tsp salt
4 large eggs
1/2 c clarified salted butter (set aside)
6 c all purpose flour (set aside)

Steps:

  • 1. In small bowl, mix the yeast with the warm water and sugar. Let stand 5 minutes. Meanwhile, mix and beat the remaining ingredients ..EXCEPT for the flour and the butter into the cooled milk.
  • 2. In a large bowl, place 6 cups flour. Make a small well in the middle of the flour and place the yeast mixture in well. Stir some to add a little flour to yeast mixture. Slowly add milk mixture adding flour until you have smooth creamy dough in center of bowl. Let rest a few minutes, covered. Stir in butter and remaining flour. Knead until dough is smooth and silky, about 10 minutes.
  • 3. Divide dough into 3 parts. Divide each part into 3, roll out each part into a 16 inch rope and braid. Repeat for each loaf. This recipe will make 3 loaves. Put into greased bread pans.
  • 4. After the loaves have risen about 45 minutes to 1 hour brush with egg wash. (1 egg and 3 tablespoons water, beaten until blended). Sprinkle each loaf with coarse granulated sugar.
  • 5. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown or tests done.

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