Swedish coffee bread
1 Servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | teaspoon | Cardamom; crushed;(1 to 1 1/2) | 
| 2 | tablespoons | Crisco | 
| 2 | tablespoons | Margarine; melted | 
| 1 | tablespoon | Salt | 
| 1 | cup | Sugar | 
| ½ | gallon | Milk; heat until just warm | 
| 2 | packs | Dry yeast; dissolved in | 
| 1 | cup | Water | 
| 8 | pounds | Flour; Approximately | 
Directions
Put all ingredients in large bowl, gradually adding flour, mixing until ready to knead.  Knead 10 minutes and shape into a ball.  Put into a greased bowl, let rise until doubled. Punch down and let rise again. 
Then divide into 3 balls, roll out into long strands and braid.  Put onto greased pans, brush with beaten egg, sprinkle with sugar.  Let rise again. 
Bake at 325 degree oven approximately ½ hour.  Check for doneness. Be careful, because even though the top may be dark the inside may not be done.  If the bottom is brown, then the bread should be done. 
>From: Mary Lou Jordan <NMJORDAN@...> From: Bread-Bakers Archives: ftp.best.com/pub/reggie/archives/bread/recipe