CHRISTMAS BREAD (JULE KAGA)
This is a moderately sweet cardamom flavored bread. Excellent for the holidays - or any special day! We like this lightly toasted with either peanut butter or butter and orange marmalade.
Provided by Chef LauraMD
Categories Breads
Time 2h30m
Yield 4 loaves, 40 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Plump raisins by placing them in a microwavable container adding 1 c water for 3 minutes.
- Dissolve yeast in 1/2 c warm water, set to the side. Mix together shortening, milk, sugar, salt, eggs, cardamom. Add in proofed yeast mixture and slowly add flour and reserve about 1/2 cup. If using Kitchen Aid with dough hook, mix for 5 minutes, if not, knead by hand for 3 minutes. Chop cherries, raisins and nuts mixed with the remaining flour and then work into bread.
- Place in a large greased bowl and let raise for one hour in a warm area. Punch down bread and place into greased bread pans - should make 3 large loaves or 4 medium. Let raise one hour.
- Preheat oven to 325. Cook bread for 30-40 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 194.4, Fat 6.1, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 11.9, Sodium 130, Carbohydrate 30.4, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 5, Protein 4.6
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love
