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Cardamom Braid

I enjoy baking of any kind, but yeast breads are my favorite. This is appropriate since my husband and I raise wheat on the plains of eastern Colorado.

16 ServingsPrep: 20 min. + rising Bake: 25 min. + cooling

Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1/2 cup warm evaporated milk (110° to 115°)
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 eggs
4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 to 2 teaspoons ground cardamom
1 teaspoon salt
Additional butter, melted

Directions

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the milk, sugar,
butter, eggs and 1-3/4 cups flour; beat until smooth. Combine the
cardamom, salt and remaining flour; gradually add to dough (dough
may seem sticky, but do not add more flour).
Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic,
about 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 hour.
Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into
thirds. Shape each portion into a 20-in. rope. Place three ropes on
a greased baking sheet and braid; pinch ends to seal and tuck under.
Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
Bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from

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Cardamom Braid (continued)

Directions (continued)

pan to a wire rack. Brush with melted butter. Cool. Yield: 1 loaf.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 slice) equals 198 calories, 4 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 37 mg cholesterol, 193 mg sodium, 34 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 5 g protein.