Norwegian Christmas Bread Recipe

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When my husband became a minister for a church in an area populated with Norwegians, my father-in-law was delighted because I had easy access to recipes he enjoyed as a child. This is a traditional Christmas bread, but I make it for any holiday we get together. —Deborah Petersen, Princeton, New Jersey

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Norwegian Christmas Bread Recipe
  • Prep: 25 min. + rising Bake: 30 min.
  • Yield: 24 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
  • 1 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 3-3/4 to 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup diced citron or mixed candied fruit

Directions

  • In a bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add sugar, egg, butter, salt, cardamom and 2 cups flour; mix well. Stir in raisins, citron and 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 greased top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
  • Punch dough down; divide in half. Shape each portion into a flattened ball. Place in two greased 9-in. round baking pans. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
  • Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to cool on wire racks. Yield: 2 loaves.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 slice) equals 132 calories, 2 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 14 mg cholesterol, 86 mg sodium, 25 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.

Originally published as Norwegian Christmas Bread in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2001, p40

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Reviewed on May. 22, 2009 by npp3512007

Ground cardamom is expensive, so to make it last longer store the jar in the freezer. We also add cardamom to plain old white bread & it makes the best toast for breakfast!

 
 
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