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Cardamom Braids

This is an old recipe that I like to make for breakfast. The bread is great for dunking in a cup of coffee.

32 ServingsPrep: 25 min. + rising Bake: 25 min.

Ingredients

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

Directions

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, 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 1-1/4 hours.
Punch dough down; divide into six pieces. Shape each piece into a
16-in. rope. Place three ropes on a greased baking sheet; braid.
Pinch ends firmly and tuck under. Repeat with remaining three 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

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Cardamom Braids (continued)

Directions (continued)

350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire
racks to cool. Yield: 2 loaves (16 slices each).

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 slice) equals 135 calories, 4 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 29 mg cholesterol, 73 mg sodium, 22 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.